Winter Whiner

This is me- trying to protect my boots with plastic garbage bags. Clearly they are not winter boots. It's kinda hard to remember things when you wake up in the middle of the night... even essentials like winter boots. So, I had to figure something out yesterday when the snow started flying! No use ruining a nice pair of boots, right?

Winter isn't my best friend. Perhaps it's because I complain about him. Yep, I'm a winter whiner. Sorry... I just am. It will be even more perplexing to you when I tell you...

I lived in Alaska for 9 years.

I tried my best to embrace the rugged outdoors in the winter when I lived in Alaska. My whole first year I sat on my rear on a mountain top... desperately trying to learn how to ski, snowboard or fall gracefully down the slope. It never clicked. Plus- there's the fact that I don't really like to be cold. I discovered I was much better at sitting in the chalet drinking cocoa.

I met and married my husband in Alaska. He loved the snow then and he loves it now. Seriously- who smiles when they're snow blowing?

Then again- he's always hot, so he can tolerate the cold temperatures better.

I know we live in the Northeast and I know the snow happens each year. There are no surprises- I still like being a part of the people who complain about it.

I have to admit that there's actually one part of all this snow that I look forward to... and that is working in news.

I love when what we do can help people and make a difference.

We often do extended live coverage, have reporters out in the field, nonstop traffic reports and weather updates. We all work real hard to get you the information you need to know. If you're snowed in be sure to tune in to check out our coverage. We'll do the best to show you the conditions and maybe you can sit back with a cup of coffee and get a chuckle at all the people who have to go out in it!

Are you a Winter Whiner or do you love winter? Drop me a note- I'd love to hear from you!

Storm and Sick

Yesterday the perfect storm hit my house. The poor little one woke up with a wicked cough. It sounded like whooping cough. The decision was made to get her to the doctor. Turns out he says she's just getting over a virus we didn't know she had and she's cleared to go to school- even though she sounds really bad and we will likely keep her home again today because she just doesn't look healthy enough. 

That meant we needed to align the stars to play tag. Hubby goes in late (way late) and I go home early. We successfully made the hand-off just as the alert came over email that after school activities were cancelled. Both of the other Kenney kids would get home early and we would hunker down for the night.

Can I say I was actually a little relieved? We are like the Energizer family- we keep going and going and going. When the weather turns bad and events are cancelled- I think we all secretly enjoy it. My kids will complain they have places to go- but I also see them relax and focus a little better on their homework because they aren't rushed. Then when it's time to cuddle up and watch some tv- they do it  without the usual fighting over the remote because they can spend more time in front of the tube.

Even with a sick kiddo, homework and cooking dinner- last night was peaceful. This time of year I find myself going inward- not feeling like I have much to say. The cold will do that to yah. But the words easily flowed telling you this because I was able to take a nice breath in and exhale and just relax. It's fun to be on the go and see our friends all the time- but it's also wonderful just to hunker down and enjoy watching the snow from inside a warm house.