Random Thoughts On a Snowy Day

It was too good to last all winter. We finally got some snow! As there was no school today, our routine was a little thrown off, but it's all good.

I confess I was going stir crazy inside! By the time I went out to shovel, it was a very heavy, wet snow. I did it all though..by myself..and felt great about it. Also, it sure is beautiful outside when all of the snow is stuck to every single branch. It was truly a winter wonderland! Last year, we already had over 40 inches of snow by the end of December, and got numerous storms of a foot or more each the rest of the winter. I was unable to shovel a flake last winter. This year, I actually was *happy* to get out to shovel!

Once the shoveling was done, I really wanted to take the kids to the rail trail to take a walk and to take pictures, but they were giving me a hard time and didn't want to go. :(

I took Jacob to Speech this afternoon and was seriously *craving* a stir fry with onions, peppers, mushrooms, peapods, and so on. We stopped at the market and got what was needed and I made a beautiful vegetable and chicken stir fry for dinner.

When I got home, I found Lizzie all cuddled up in a ball nearly in tears. She is SO sick with the flu. It came on so fast. Both children and myself have had the flu vaccine, but she did not. She's bummed out to be sick while on break, but it's better at home than when she starts school in 10 days so I told her not to worry..mama will take care of her. :)

I am still within my calories for the day and feel really good about that.

One thing I do not undertand is that I am feel *extremely* tired. I don't understand why. I'm eating very well and including tons of fresh vegetables. low fat, low sodium. Very little sugar, if any. NO white sugar or flour. I'm exercising, taking a multivitamin, drinking tons of water. Why on earth am I dragging?? I mean, I *feel* good, and feel very energized otherwise...except when I feel I could just drop. Go figure.. I've had a little bit of a tough week emotionally with some things and wonder if that is taking a toll?

I love my children so much and don't want to sound like I don't want to be with them, but damn! First there was no school Tuesday for a teacher conference, then today. Now there is no school Monday because of Martin Luther King day..but he was a cool dude, so we'll give him a pass.:) I look forward to some continuity.