There was a time when winter cold and bad weather didn’t keep me in the house. Of course that was about 40 years ago. Well, my thinking has changed. I have no problem staying in when the weather sucks.
It’s not that I can’t do it. I just don’t want to. Going to work and the store are exceptions to my rule. But with the days being shorter and the nights colder, why go out if I don’t have to. Unfortunately, there are times when I don’t have the choice to stay in. For example tonight. We are expected at a Christmas dinner being held by my husband’s brother’s lady friend. We have been going for years now. This year however will be quite different.
Our kids will not be there. Our region just went through an ice storm this morning. And my husband has been out since 3:30 am salting and plowing in another county. The temperature is still hovering around freezing and my suv is encased in ice. So why would I want to go anywhere today? This is the first time we have had bad weather for this dinner. This house is located at the top of a winding hill, which doesn’t make me anymore warm and fuzzier.
But my main concern is my husband. He will have no real-time to rest. As I write this blog, he still isn’t even home yet. Everyone who knows him appreciates his good heart, and that he has a hard time saying no. I, on the other hand would say no in a heartbeat, especially tonight. The problem is I have no say on this one. This is my husband’s family, and my in-laws will also be there. I will be attending in protest. One year without this dinner wouldn’t cause World War III. The plan is for me to drive. I haven’t told my husband that yet however.
Road conditions are supposed to improve by the time we have to leave. After making a stop at my daughter’s house to feed her cats while she is away with her husband for the night, we will proceed. Sounds like I am whining again. There are times when I would like to get my way for a change. Some people get their way all the time, which is why this dinner is still taking place.
Bears have the right idea. I just want to be one for this night in particular, after such a cold, icy morning. My husband needs to get some sleep, and I would like to spend time with him, in our home! But it won’t happen tonight. And I guess I will have to deal with that!