I feel like the entire country can handle weather, but it literally causes a state of emergency in North Carolina.  We become the needy chick of the nation who can’t function with the mere mention of snow.

NY and CO are under many, many inches of snow right now, but I don’t hear anything about power outages.  We have 1/2 inch of dust and we’ve all got flashlights and candle sticks ready.

No where else in the country does the mention of snow seem to wipe the grocery store shelves completely clear of milk, bread and eggs.  We hoard enough dairy to make us all lactose intolerant.  And with the power outages, how are we planning to keep all of it fresh?

Oh, the irony.

What I do know is that Mother Nature’s bipolar tendencies come to life when she visits our great state.  In a few days they are calling for clear skies in the high-60’s.  So we’ll all go from movie marathons, excessive social media usage, a few books read and changing from pajamas into fresh pajamas every day … to short sleeves, enjoying the sun, taking walks at the park and meeting friends for lunch after a little yard work.

Then we’ll all be sick and in a different state of Emergen-C.

Better get it now before the shelves are wiped and all you’re left with is Flintstones vitamins.

Enjoy the laugh! http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/weekend-update-buford-calloway/n45830?snl=1

#StateOfEmergenC

#SouthernSnowSureIsPrettyThough

#MyBackDeckBecomesTheFridgeWhenThePowersOut

#StaySafeOutThere

 

​Favorite quote of the day from a conversation with a 2nd grader.

“Ms. Cami, you’re not pretty like the girls on tv.” 

“I know.  What are you gonna do.” 

“I bet you’re nicer than them though.”

“Thanks darlin’… (you little punk)”

#SweetSlap

#OutOfTheMouthsOfBabes

#ChildrenAreTruthTellers

We spent New Year’s Eve traveling home.  In between delayed flights, cancelled flights, rerouted flights, and thank-God-we-finally-made-it flights, I kept repeating “Google Home” in my head. Like Google had incorporated Dorothy’s ruby red slippers in the device and it could just magically send us home.

I bet Steve Jobs had that in the works.

All I can say through it all is that I have the sweetest angels for children who clearly love me because they didn’t complain or argue even once.  I’d also like to thank God and the gamers who created the 10 different electronic devices I had in my carry-on that I refused to check at the gate.  I’m not usually that kind of mom, but Amen! for Nintendo 3 DSXL, Smart watches, Kindle, smart phones and laptops.

By the time we finally arrived at RDU, I had stopped wishing to Google Home and wanted to Jim Beam me up.  When the car arrived to take us home, I was grateful to give a strange man the directions to my house and then rest my eyes while we drove in silence.

With 5 mins to spare, we walked through the door, dropped our luggage and watched the acorn drop in downtown Raleigh with a deep sigh of relief that we were finally home.

My Nannie always said whatever you spend New Year’s night doing, that’s what you’ll do all year.  If that’s true, I’ll be staying up late googling in 2017.  Coffee is appreciated.

Happy New Year everyone! May 2017 be your best yet!

#JimBeamMeUp

#HowDidWeLiveWithoutGoogleHome

#TheresNoPlaceLikeHome

#MyMotherGaveMeKahluaForChristmas

#OneMoreDayOfVacation

A few things I’ve learned since arriving in Colorado. 

#1 – You can spot the tourists immediately.  They are bundled up in puffy jackets, gloves, hats, scarves, boots, hoodies and are still shaking under all of those layers from the icy wind.  

The locals have sunglasses and short-sleeved shirts on, and barely notice the breeze.

#2 – It is pointless to shave your legs because the second you walk outside, the wind kicks up, the goosebumps hit and the leg hairs grow.  

The locals must not get goosebumps anymore.  That or they are content in the furriness. 

#3 – Outdoor activities don’t seem to be reserved for the warmer weather.  I’ve lived all over the country and, in general, I just don’t remember seeing bicyclists in the wind and snow.  These people not only accept the challenge but crush Mother Nature in the race.

Those of us from Noth Carolina understand that a city must shut down with any sign of weather, with a finger hovering over the speed dial button to call the National Guard. Bicycling in the snow is like drinking hot chocolate at the beach in July to us – doesn’t make sense.

So basically, I’m not made to live here but I can certainly appreciate the Good Lord’s work while I visit!

#ColoradoNotables

#ThankGodForFireplacesAndThickSocks

#Brrr

“Mom, your black circles are pretty, they make your eyes greener.”  My 6 year old son, the charmer

Oh my goodness, what a Christmas! 

There was alot of laughter! 

There was a lot of family!

There was a lot of food!

There was alot of Santa presents I completely forgot about sitting in the attic throughout the whole thing!

I am thoroughly frustrated with myself! I hit the Black Friday deals and got the kids some really great things at some seriously great prices, all for Santa to give.  I wrapped them up and put them in a corner of the attic where I knew no one would see them… it worked.

The problem is that the epiphany hit too late to give it to them. The kids are with their dad until Tuesday, so I’m left sitting here looking at the presents and kicking myself for being an idiot.

The worst part is that I really want to play with one of the presents!  So what I’m actually doing is sitting here looking at the presents and wondering how terrible would it be if I unwrapped one of them, tested it out for a bit and then shoved it in a gift bag with some tissue like the whole thing never happened.

We’ll see how long I can hold out…

#AStashInTheAttic

#VirtualRealityGlassesAreCallingMyName

#PresentForTheWholeFamily

​From my family to yours, Merry Christmas!

​The wee one is in the shower screaming “Mom! I wet myself!” in between hysterical giggles. The worst part is that my daughter and I are sitting outside the bathroom door crying from laughing so hard. The harder we laugh, the louder he says it.  Slap happy giggles are the best!

#IWetMyself

#SlapHappyMakesEverythingFunnier

#ChildrenGigglingIsMyFavoriteSound