and then it was december

or...

"diary of a snow day"

5:03 a.m. --both cell phones ring. j hops out of bed to answer his, then returns to bed, but not before turning off his alarm clock. this can only mean one thing people--

today is a snow day.

5:15 a.m. --let the dog outside. she pretends to pee amidst the blowing snow and darts back into the house faster than i have ever seen her move. i return to bed and bury myself underneath the covers.

5:29 a.m. --lay awake, trying to decide what i will do with my day. remember that i had to dvr the biggest loser season finale last night and get really excited. yep. that's the first thing i'll do. i silently sing the theme song "what have you done today..." and smile to myself.

5:46 a.m. --decide that if i can't fall back asleep (damnit carrie! this is what you secretly hope for nearly every morning, take advantage!!) i will get up and make some coffee.

8:01 a.m. --must have fallen back asleep. i finally get up for good, make coffee and decide to announce to the world via facebook and twitter that snow days are a really big deal.

8:16 a.m. --j gets out of bed. we watch the morning news, drink coffee, and cuddle with the dog. she. is. in. heaven. we make some french toast english muffins, stare outside, and then walk downstairs to check e-mail.

9:18 a.m. --decide that there is much more to do today than sit in front of the computer. off it goes. and so do i...