No, not a Snow Day!

A snow day is the single most horrific way of torturing a mom of 5. Even though I don't have to make lunches, get the kids off to school and pick them up afterwards, I still dislike snow days. Gone are the days of my youth when a snow day meant the blissful management of my own schedule that could include movies, reading, and making snowmen. No, in my adult mom years, it means more work. Instead I have three neighbor kids over, yes that makes 8! Toby, the dog, is covered in two inch snowballs stuck to his fur leaving a wet mess everywhere. I have to make a more elaborate lunch. And I have to practically scream "hush" for everyone to be quiet enough for Hope to take her naps. On top of these irritating situations, I had to take Joy to the Dr. this morning - she has sinus and ear infections. Needless to say, the girls of the house are feeling invaded by the boys. Luckily for us, it's just a snow day, not summer, and they will be back tomorrow.