Snowmageddon hit Charlottesville on the tail finish of winter break. Right here’s a little bit of life these days!
Snowmageddon
No the snow wasn’t actually that prime, however the plows have made a number of big mountains on the town! And it hasn’t actually been above freezing for 2 weeks, so it’s all nonetheless there. The excellent news is the boys have been sledding a TON and we’re loving the winter life now that they’re in class all day and sledding within the afternoons.
Snow Home
Snow Home Melting
The roof ice is significantly scary! I virtually obtained hit with some from a constructing downtown which may have killed me or another person if it landed on my head. We’ve snow guards on our entrance roof, nevertheless it’s nonetheless sloshing off in chunks!
Cozy Inside
In the meantime inside, issues have been very cozy! Freshly made snuggle mattress:
Sauna blanket warmup!
The proper life hack for a snow day is to have somebody heat up the sauna blanket and climb inside to rapidly heat up from toes to fingers! I labored in there one morning once I was feeling chilled.
Guide Time
Birch and I introduced a bunch of books as much as my mattress to learn, and he learn this Star Wars phonics e-book all by himself! Nice reward for a 5-6 yr previous who loves Star Wars.
Puzzle Season!
Minecraft puzzles with Birch. I even like doing child puzzles!
ACAC Picture Puzzle
This ACAC group ex puzzle from a 2015 photograph was a birthday reward! It was thrilling to piece collectively individuals I do know.
Plant Girls
I’m loving this Plant Girls puzzle I borrowed from Ellen. The colours are comparable, however the patterns are all totally different!
Picket Puzzles
And lastly, have you ever tried picket puzzles??? As an alternative of cardboard the items are thick and made from wooden. I felt like I used to be in a Survivor problem! The puzzle strikes a bit, nevertheless it’s SO satisfying to drop the items collectively. This crusing ship was a present for Birch, and I simply purchased this butterfly too!
Ship Hugs
Nona and Birch did this artwork challenge collectively – ship a hug within the mail with life measurement arms and fingers.
Not Damaged
And talking of fingers, Mazen’s wrist just isn’t damaged! He fell in gymnasium and heard a crack, which made for an fascinating afternoon of x-rays. Fortunately he simply needed to put on a brace for just a few days.
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Brunchin’
Katie, Sean and I went to the Kimpton Lodge’s restaurant Birch and Bloom for brunch. Extremely suggest! That avocado toast was smashing good. (Get it?!)
First Basketball Recreation
We went again to Birch and Bloom for drinks earlier than Sean’s first basketball recreation. Holly went to UVA and Katie grew up right here, so that they had been many instances. It was a 9pm and too late for me, however we had a good time consuming ice cream and watching the Hoos come again and virtually win it.
Glow Yoga
One other enjoyable indoor occasion – Glow Yoga at ACAC!
We had physique paint and an excellent vinyasa class with Liz on a Saturday night.
Kath Eats Actual Meals
Yogurt Breakfast Bowl
Hen Tortilla Soup for daaaaaaays
Blue Apron Bang Bang Shrimp
This sauce was one in every of my all-time favorites from Blue Apron!!
Snow Day Salad
Arugula / pecans / blue cheese / leftover Chopt dressing / pulled hen
