... because I feel like a total failure in every way today. Holly got me up at 4:45. I hoped for something like a nap, but the power blipped off and on a dozen times and then a bunch of trains moved through. Have I mentioned the heat? We have a heat index of 110 today, and a dew point of 80. I was feeling wussy about it, but looking at the numbers ( Read more... )

It's officially a blizzard. We got over 10 inches of snow and the wind is insane this morning. The university actually canceled classes. I really need to spend the day grading :P but with both Brian and Robin home all day it makes me just want to PLAY!

We are all super tired this morning, which makes no sense! I took a nap at 10 am, and Robin fell asleep at 10:30 (which is like 11:30 "normal" time, which is STILL early). Brian is napping now. I'm worried that this adjustment is going to suck! :P ( Read more... )

What do we do about the cats? This is killing me. Brian is going to see if he can park at the bottom of the hill and walk to them. The river is supposed to crest on Wednesday but it's unclear when we'll be able to move back in - maybe not for a week. It's also unclear if Brian will be able to get to the house today or if his access will be blocked ( Read more... )

Today has been the worst day ( Read more... )

Simon killed a mouse in the garage and left it on the step for me to find. Simon, of all cats - our wussiest one! I'm waiting for Brian to come home and see what he says. I don't know whether to be proud or sad. It was an adorable little gray mousie. Poor little guy ( Read more... )