I'm Sick of It!!! (Weekly List)

There was a time when I mentioned on my blog (Tribute to Summer) that I would probably do a list of things I love in every season.  Well I've just decided there is NOTHING I love about winter.  In fact at this point in the middle of February, I hate it.  As I was thinking about what I might write to express my feelings toward winter, I will admit, I couldn't seem to finish a sentence without a bad word entering my mind. I just can't find friendly terms to describe it anymore.

Top 12 Reasons I am Sick of Winter (Yes, this list required 12!)

1.  I am stinkin' cold!!

2.  I am sick of the scramble every morning to find snow pants that are dry, gloves that match, boots, hats, scarves and shoes for the backpacks.  This all adds a good 5-10 minutes to our morning schedule.  5-10 minutes we simply don't have.

3.  I am sick of getting into my car and having a cold rear-end from the car seats!

4.  I am sick of the dog taking a crap two feet outside my front door.  Poor dog, he's cold too -- and he would need to scale a 4 foot drift to make it into the yard.  It is like maneuvering though a field of landmines to make it up my sidewalk.  I know I should pick the crap up more frequently, but, well, I'm stinkin' cold.

5.  I am sick of climbing into ice cold sheets every night and then shivering under the covers for the first 5 minutes, only to wake up in the morning and have to step out of the bed (which did eventually warm up) into a chilly room.

6.  I am sick of cooped up kids and the extra energy that they don't know what to do with except fight.

7.  I am sick of cold fingers.  (Although it is kind of fun to hear Cal screech like a girl when I touch his bare back.)

8. I am sick of cancelling parties, family gatherings, games,  tournaments, & school due to the weather. 

9.  I am sick of dirty cars that will never stay clean.

10. I am sick of snow blowing the driveway. (O.K. -- that's a bit of a lie...I don't even know how to make the snow blower run. But I am sympathetic towards Cal. Believe me, he has shared his feelings about snow blowing in no uncertain terms.)

11.  I am sick of $250 heat bills!

12.  Did I mention -- I am cold!?!?

And before you think I am missing out on the joys of building snowmen and sledding and other fun winter activities.  Let me tell you there is just too much blasted snow!!  Taryn and I tried sledding down our neighbor's hill the other day and it didn't go so well.  Every step I took ended up in snow up to my thighs causing snow to fill my boots, and when I tried to get forward momentum downhill -- I just sank. 

And to my parents:  I hope this makes you feel better as you endure 60 degree temperatures in Florida.  You've been careful not to complain, but I'd be bummed if I had to wear a sweatshirt in Florida.  It's just not right.