Snow Days....for Real

Expectation

Reality

Screaming yelling and fighting by 8:30 a.m.

Mom chugging coffee.

Dad trying to have work calls while trying to pretend there isn't screaming in the background.

Dog paw prints all over the floors.

Instant headache.

Thinking about having a good cry.

Kicking the kids outside.

Kid takes snowball to the face. More tears.

All of the deep breaths.

Trying to maintain my work ethic.

Longing for spring and realizing it's very far away.

Wishing I was in my quiet office.

Setting a time to drink wine.

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