Snowed In

One week, a whole week of snow days. This is unheard of in Atlanta, but here we are getting ready for a week off of school which will be followed by a 3 day weekend. Like most moms around me, I am in full-on survival mode. It has helped that we didn't lose power, and Rob has been able to get out to restock our kitchen with milk, bread, and take out bbq.

Here are a few other items that I realize are a necessity if you happen to find yourself snowed in with 3 active kids for an entire week just one week after Christmas break:

1. Sleds - Rob managed to snag a few from the hardware store before the snow and ice hit

2. Coffee - lots of it

3. Neighbors with kids - so soon after Christmas break, my kids needed more than just each other to play with

4. Facebook friends - Social networking is a great thing, and many other Atlanta moms have been online to share in the fun and pain of this week at home

5. A husband who is willing to get out and about

6. Video games - the Wii was a huge help this week, we could only stay out sledding on ice for so long

7. Patience - mine is starting to wear thin

Finally, when everyone feels up to it, you should go out for a latte! The walk to our local Starbucks was a welcome outing this afternoon!