Snowtober

Locals are dubbing this October snowstorm "Snowtober." Millions in the Northeast are without power,  including us. The snow itself wasnt anything crazy, it's just that it was heavy, and heavy snow falling on Oak trees that still have ALL of their leaves makes those trees fall over and snap off branches. And that's why no one has power. Luckily Dan got the last generator at any store within 200 miles by calling around really early on Sunday morning. With our generator, we have heat and a working fridge. We also managed to get some lights and outlets working, but thus far are without hot water and a way to cook. Power will be out at least a week but I'm hoping not much more than that. Why does this happen EVERY SINGLE YEAR?? Trick or treating has been postponed until next week, but at least we're still going to have it. But instead of focusing on the negative, let's focus on the positive:

- playing in the snow with summertime toys is pretty darn fun.

- Gwynnie gets to wear her doggie Snuggie

- the kids LOVE their new slippers and wear them all waking hours

- since it's Halloween, we made a pirate snowman

- toys that light up are extra fun when we play in the dark basement

- candlelight nights after the kids go to bed are extra cozy

- first fire in our fireplace since Sebastien was a newborn

- lots of take-out meals and restaurants

- more time at Grandma and Grandpa's house

-the possibility of kiddie bathtime playdates this week with their friends who have power

- thanks to the generator and having fiber optic cables, I still have the internet!

The night before the real storm, we got a snow dusting and the kids loved having front seats to the show.

 The night of the real storm, we built a fire. Sebastien looked at the fireplace in his Goodnight Moon book as a reference to tell Daddy where to put the fireplace tools.

 Dan and Sebastien snuggling as the storm rages outside.

 The kids begged and begged to go out in it...so we did.

 Summer toys still work in the snow!

 The next morning (after the craziness of buying and hooking up a generator was over) Dan and Sebastien built a pirate snowman who Sebastien named "Mister Pirate Daddy Dan."

 Later that day we went to Grandma and Grandpa's for a warm home-cooked meal (they  didn't lose power) and some relaxation.