Making the Most of the 2010 Winter Blizzard in Maryland

For most of the week the weather forecasters have been warning that there would be extremely heavy snowfall in the DC/MD/VA area and residents should prepare to be snowed-in for at least 2-3 days. The prediction called for 19-30" of snow. People began clearing the shelves at all the local grocery stores... not even a loaf of bread was available. All the local hardware stores sold out of every shovel, snow pick, and bag of ICE to melt the impending snow. Even my employer, WHO NEVER EVER EVER closes, CLOSED for the day on Friday in preparation for this massive Winter Blizzard! Being the person I am, I doubted this "unrealistic and unlikely" weather prediction. But low-and-behold the forecast was absolutely correct. My family and I have been watching this non-stop gorgeous, soft white snow fall since Friday afternoon and it has not stopped. In fact, it is not expected to stop until some time around 10pm tonight. I don't believe I have seen this much snow since I was a little girl. Although a bit inconvenient the snow is actually a breath of fresh air as it gives me the perfect excuse to stay in my pjs ALL DAY LONG, send the kids out for a while to play in the snow, sip on hot chocolcate, make frequent trips to the refrigerator to reload on food, enjoy time with hubby and the kids playing board games, watching movies and playing the Wii, and not feeling guilty about any of it.  So instead of complaining I am just going to enjoy!

Cheryl