Ready For Spring

I'm a little miffed at our Canadian groundhogs. On Feb 2, Wiarton Willie didn't see his shadow in Ontario, and neither did Shubenacadie Sam in Nova Scotia. So why is it still white and icy outside? Granted, things have been melting during the day, but when the temperature drops at night, a lovely sheet of ice forms. This is annoying in many ways. Firstly, we all look like penguins, shuffling along and trying to stay upright. It's not very fun to land on your tailbone, or on your head (aside from the embarrassment factor, it's downright dangerous). The second, and potentially most irritating reason, however, is that there is NOTHING to do outside. It's way too icy to go tobogganing, you can't build snowmen or snowforts, and it's still too cold and icy to ride bikes or do anything springlike. Add to the equation the frigid puddles that form during the day, which are like kid magnets, and you have a hideous, sodden mess in the front hallway, with boots and snowpants that just don't dry as fast as required.

So, this is the outdoor scenario that we face as March Break looms on the horizon. A whole week of no school. And two five year olds. Inside. I fear that by the end of next week, I may be writing this blog from a padded room. How difficult is it to type in a straightjacket? The good news is that today, it's freezing rain. Okay, so that's not good, but it's supposed to change to rain, and more rain tomorrow, with a high of plus 9 (that's Celsius, so it's good). If it rains enough, maybe we'll have mud puddles to jump in. Still messy, but less icy. Good thing I ordered the new slicker pants and jackets from Land's End this week. Hopefully, they'll be put to use in the very near future.