I hate snow!
Otay, I told you I can't drive in the snow, this is becoming less true as we continue to get more of the stuff. Yesterday we headed out to the bins to look for er, bins? Bins to put toys and clothes in for Xander. We ended up finding 5 and a couple other little treasures, then headed across the way to Freds for cookie bags.
There was only one small incident that I think freaked Jamers out far more than I. We turned off 209th onto TV Hwy and although I was going like 3mph, the car started to slide a little, I turned the wheel, took my foot off the gas and got us right back in line with no problem. James gave me props for handling it so well. Luckily that was the only incident. My mom keeps asking me why I'm not driving the Explorer. I have to keep reminding her that it doesn't work right now.
This morning I had the brilliant idea of walking to breakfast out to Reedville Cafe. Unfortunately, they were closed today, and I made the even bigger mistake of seeing if James wanted to go to Peppermill instead. He called they were open so we decided to go. By the time we had showered and were getting bundled up, I was starting to have issues with going. For example, the only jacket I have for the snow won't zip up because of my baby belly, the only waterproof shoes I have are my Dr. Marten's that are slightly too big and therefore not great for tons of walking, and I couldn't find any socks that would work with the boots. In any case, we got dressed and headed out.
About oh, before we got to the end of the driveway I said to James that I didn't think this was a good idea. He said, it would be an adventure. So we headed out. Now if I was not pregnant I'm sure it would've been fine. However, given my now 8 month tum-tum, my total lack of snow appropriate clothing, and my increasing body achyness, it was like an hour of hell to walk what would normally take about 5 minutes in a car. I kid you not. My back, ankles, heels, face, and tum-tum were all in major pains. I complain yes, but it doesn't change the validity of my statement. So it took us about an hour. I was freezing and complaining to poor James the whole way. We get there, walk in and I instantly smell smoke. See since we've been there (quite awhile ago) they added a "lounge" next door. I'm guess there must be a hallway to it and ample access for the stinky ass smoke to move into the restaurant. I told James I won't eat there. So we walked for a short distance over to Bales where we obtained (thanx to the gift cards Momma Donna gave us for the first day of Xmas) Starbucks. We sat down and drank our drinks for about an hour, hit the bathroom, made a disinfectant purchase and headed back to the house, no food having been eaten.
We got home around 2 this afternoon. I booked it on the way back as I was in so much pain I just wanted to get home and off my feet. On the way back we were lucky enough to encounter freezing rain, yeah! No Gir, that's bad. Anyways we got home, James had to pull off my boots, and now I've got bruises on the outsides of my ankles where some little muscle or another is none to happy with me for the trek out in the snow. I can't put socks on them as all the socks I have are too constrictive at this point in the pregnancy and I want them to be able to rest.
The freezing rain has turned to snow, lots of snow. I've checked my work email and still nothing about the office being closed tomorrow. Not that I would be surprised if they didn't but the gorge is closed off, most of clark county and portland metro as well as Washington county is requiring chains and that is now before all this new snow builds up yet more and freezes again over night. I told James that unless there is a mighty thaw by 6am tomorrow, I probably won't go to the office even if they don't close it. I don't feel comfortable with this much ice/snow on the road and driving.
If that is the case, I'll have 3 days this week that I can make up the 8 hours I missed on Monday or lose a day of pay. As much as I don't want to loose a day of pay, I don't think I can push myself to work almost 3 hours extra on the other three work days so we'll see. Hopefully the office closes down and I don't have to worry about it, right?
In other news, James' dad is coming up for Christmas. He called on Turkey day and we invited him, but had heard nothing from him since. Yesterday I prompted James to call him, and low and behold he is planning on driving up (hahahahaha!) on Wednesday to be here on Thursday to turn around and drive back on Friday. I laugh cause good luck driving up here from Astascadero on Wednesday and good luck driving out of here on Friday. Hopefully he'll find a way though. I've wanted James to get back in touch with his pops for awhile. Having him here, if only for a day will be a good way to start. Plus nobody should be alone on Christmas, at least that is what I think. Although we aren't doing gifts this year, due to the lack of income and imminent baby arrival.
The snow is falling pretty darn hard now. I can't believe they haven't closed the office. Anyways, I'll toodle off now and go find someway to warm my toesies, perhaps a footbath is in order. I hope you are all safe today nestled all snug in your homes.
There was only one small incident that I think freaked Jamers out far more than I. We turned off 209th onto TV Hwy and although I was going like 3mph, the car started to slide a little, I turned the wheel, took my foot off the gas and got us right back in line with no problem. James gave me props for handling it so well. Luckily that was the only incident. My mom keeps asking me why I'm not driving the Explorer. I have to keep reminding her that it doesn't work right now.
This morning I had the brilliant idea of walking to breakfast out to Reedville Cafe. Unfortunately, they were closed today, and I made the even bigger mistake of seeing if James wanted to go to Peppermill instead. He called they were open so we decided to go. By the time we had showered and were getting bundled up, I was starting to have issues with going. For example, the only jacket I have for the snow won't zip up because of my baby belly, the only waterproof shoes I have are my Dr. Marten's that are slightly too big and therefore not great for tons of walking, and I couldn't find any socks that would work with the boots. In any case, we got dressed and headed out.
About oh, before we got to the end of the driveway I said to James that I didn't think this was a good idea. He said, it would be an adventure. So we headed out. Now if I was not pregnant I'm sure it would've been fine. However, given my now 8 month tum-tum, my total lack of snow appropriate clothing, and my increasing body achyness, it was like an hour of hell to walk what would normally take about 5 minutes in a car. I kid you not. My back, ankles, heels, face, and tum-tum were all in major pains. I complain yes, but it doesn't change the validity of my statement. So it took us about an hour. I was freezing and complaining to poor James the whole way. We get there, walk in and I instantly smell smoke. See since we've been there (quite awhile ago) they added a "lounge" next door. I'm guess there must be a hallway to it and ample access for the stinky ass smoke to move into the restaurant. I told James I won't eat there. So we walked for a short distance over to Bales where we obtained (thanx to the gift cards Momma Donna gave us for the first day of Xmas) Starbucks. We sat down and drank our drinks for about an hour, hit the bathroom, made a disinfectant purchase and headed back to the house, no food having been eaten.
We got home around 2 this afternoon. I booked it on the way back as I was in so much pain I just wanted to get home and off my feet. On the way back we were lucky enough to encounter freezing rain, yeah! No Gir, that's bad. Anyways we got home, James had to pull off my boots, and now I've got bruises on the outsides of my ankles where some little muscle or another is none to happy with me for the trek out in the snow. I can't put socks on them as all the socks I have are too constrictive at this point in the pregnancy and I want them to be able to rest.
The freezing rain has turned to snow, lots of snow. I've checked my work email and still nothing about the office being closed tomorrow. Not that I would be surprised if they didn't but the gorge is closed off, most of clark county and portland metro as well as Washington county is requiring chains and that is now before all this new snow builds up yet more and freezes again over night. I told James that unless there is a mighty thaw by 6am tomorrow, I probably won't go to the office even if they don't close it. I don't feel comfortable with this much ice/snow on the road and driving.
If that is the case, I'll have 3 days this week that I can make up the 8 hours I missed on Monday or lose a day of pay. As much as I don't want to loose a day of pay, I don't think I can push myself to work almost 3 hours extra on the other three work days so we'll see. Hopefully the office closes down and I don't have to worry about it, right?
In other news, James' dad is coming up for Christmas. He called on Turkey day and we invited him, but had heard nothing from him since. Yesterday I prompted James to call him, and low and behold he is planning on driving up (hahahahaha!) on Wednesday to be here on Thursday to turn around and drive back on Friday. I laugh cause good luck driving up here from Astascadero on Wednesday and good luck driving out of here on Friday. Hopefully he'll find a way though. I've wanted James to get back in touch with his pops for awhile. Having him here, if only for a day will be a good way to start. Plus nobody should be alone on Christmas, at least that is what I think. Although we aren't doing gifts this year, due to the lack of income and imminent baby arrival.
The snow is falling pretty darn hard now. I can't believe they haven't closed the office. Anyways, I'll toodle off now and go find someway to warm my toesies, perhaps a footbath is in order. I hope you are all safe today nestled all snug in your homes.