All sorts of things going on here...
- I had to take D's car today because of the snow (his has snow tires on it; mine is fine to get him to the office, but F's school is on top of a hill). Love those snow tires! His car is sort of fun to drive actually...
- F has been having a lot of anxiety lately. The school psychologist and her teacher were both very helpful. We've been trying things, and it's been helping, but when they recommended two books for us, I just got on Amazon and bought them. I didn't even look at the price. (It was $23.43 total). I don't have a book budget (we are library all the way), but I do have a budget for supplies for F. I think these books need to stay on the shelf; people who tend to have anxiety have it at times throughout their lives (I know first-hand!)
- I have been trying (unsuccessfully) to buy a winter coat. Here is the key thing: we have almost nowhere to shop here. There is Target and REI, but we don't have a Landsend or LL Bean. I want a good down coat that will last, and I'm sick of wearing a Target fleece through winter (it's really not warm enough). I think I mentioned before that my office is buying it since I need something warm for site visits. Well, I had to send back the one from Landsend (waaaaay too big). I bought one at REI and spent a fortune, but I did an experiment before removing the tags, and it wasn't warm enough. I just ordered a coat from LL Bean, so we'll see.
- It's 5:30. Almost time to leave for indoor soccer. I am bringing a book, but I often end up talking to the other moms (we've all known each other a long time by now and they're awesome!)
- But I really just want to sit on a folding chair in my sleeping bag and read my book! Actually I'd like to sit in bed at home and read my book.
- Grilled cheese and tomato soup tonight - we won't be home until 7:30! Late dinner - needs to be something easy!!
Stay warm everyone!
Random Thoughts on a Snowy Day (and some are even Financial!)
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We do indoor soccer as well. Futsal on Mondays in a school gym, Wednesday are regular practice, and Saturdays are games. Three players keep us busy. But its fun!
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If your temperature is more moderate, wear leggings or tights. Blue jeans are not a good choice in truly cold weather. Add whatever you like as slacks, shirt + sweater. Must use a scarf, coat or jacket of choice, and knit hat that can be pulled down over your ears, Many of us keep a balaclava in the car's emergency kit with a warming candle, matches, bread bags for feet, some sort of plastic poncho to trap warmth, keeping you dry if you need to walk in snow. Boots benefit from a gel insert for added insulation. I find cashmere lined gloves are warmer than rabbit fur but use lambswool lined gloves to shovel or use a snowblower. I keep mittens in the emergency kit just in case.
Most of your body heat is lost with a poor choice of headwear. If you hands or feet feel cold you will be uncomfortable no matter how expensive your coat.
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