A Full Week of Saturdays

Last week was a little challenging. No, we didn't lose our power or have a tree fall on our car like others during the crazy snowstorms, but we did drive each other crazy in our tiny apartment. 920 square feet just wasn't enough room for all of us

I must say, the first few days were pretty decent. Lilly and I loved having Gus home. We deep cleaned and organized each room and closet in our house, we did laundry (washed and then laid it out to dry on the kitchen table because our dryer was broken), and did some odd jobs around the house. After that was done we started painting furniture. Gus painted the bottom half of our entertainment center so we could put our newly purchased TV on top, and then I went to work painting Lilly's bookshelf and lamp table. They all turned out lovely.

By Tuesday morning of last week we were going on four straight days in the house. We were ready to scream so we just had to venture out in the snow. We were able to hit the library, the grocery store, and Home Depot for more paint. It was nice to get out and breathe some fresh air. When we returned home the snow began to fall again and it was time for Round 2 of the vicious snow week. By Wednesday night we received another 11 inches which only added to the 25" already on the ground!

Since we were snowed-in for another day, I had Lilly make Valentines for her friends and grandparents, and then we made cookies together. The next morning Gus dug out both of our cars (for the second time), and he took Lilly out to play in the snow. By Thursday night Gus and I had finished watching Season 3 of Alias. Great show.

Through it all Lilly was quite the trooper. She didn’t see any of her frineds for over a week and she watched enough TV for all of us. She also read every book she owns and played every boardgame in the house.

After seven straight “Saturdays” we were all ready to be done hanging around the house together. Lilly needed her friends, Gus needed to work, and I needed some space! By Friday, the Federal Offices were opened again and Gus was able to go to work. I couldn't have been happier.

We’re glad things have finally cleared up and gotten back to normal again.