Stuck

Along with everyone else here in NWA (and really a majority of the country), I'm stuck inside peering out at the 6-8 inches of snow that covers everything in sight. (This picture was taken at the beginning of the snowfall, and I just felt sorry for this sweet little bird looking inside our warm home.)

You should remember that just six days ago it was 70+ outside, and I wore a tank top on our walk.

Reese was sweating in her "cozy cover."

The layers of snow and ice on the roads appear to be getting thinner, but I haven't ventured out of the house since my Monday morning Walmart run, so I really don't know anything about road conditions besides what Wes reports. Apparently we are supposed to get a light snow tomorrow and 1-4 more inches Sunday night and Monday morning. Nine snow days were added to the school calendar last year if I remember correctly, and it looks like we may get close to that this year, too. (I still get the texts from my old assistant principal when our school district closes, so I feel like I'm still in the know.) I've used a new recipe for dinner, attempted a new daily schedule with Reese that doesn't seem to mesh well with her likings (two REALLY rough nights have followed this new daily routine), eaten lots of dark chocolate, done a workout video, and started packing for our weekend away. You read that correctly. A weekend AWAY from Reese. I'm nervous. Pray now if you will. Not only is Reese very picky about who puts her down, but she refuses a bottle every other time we offer one, and she has started this new cry that makes me think she's in pain with gas or something uncomfortable. It's our FIFTH anniversary tomorrow, and Wes and I are leaving Reese with my parents for a night. We are heading to The Capital Hotel in LR, out to a very nice dinner, and back to the hotel for a restful, full night's sleep for the first time in over four months. I'm praying that it works well, but we will only be 30 minutes away if I end up being needed. Regardless, I get to celebrate being married to the love of my life and spend time with my incredible family. At the very least, we can make it to dinner, right?! :)

Happy weekend! I'm definitely glad this weather didn't show up five years ago. I'm pretty sure it was in the 50s without a cloud in the sky.

Yep, it was beautiful.

And tomorrow will be beautiful as well. I'll be getting unstuck from the house, and I'll get to spend the entire 24 hours with my groom. It will be a beautiful day.