Almost a week without Francis proved to be challenging in more ways than one. The kids were sick for much of the time which meant we missed out on some of the fun in which we would have otherwise partaken. There were some bright spots though!
Last Thursday after I finished writing the kids and I went to the library before dinner so that they could make gifts for each other and me. They have a special event each year where they put out a bunch of supplies and kids and adults can construct gifts. While we were there, someone ran in the room and yelled, "It's snowing!" Of course we had to investigate and sure enough, big bright flakes were falling. Hannah had never seen snow and Robert had only seen it as a baby. All three kids happily ran through the flakes and stuck out their tongues to catch any snow they could. On the drive home, the thickness of the snow falling was noticeable. It was nearly like driving in fog. We got home and had dinner and sure enough...it was STILL snowing. And what's more, it was STICKING on the ground! The kids went out to play in it. At first Hannah thought she didn't need a coat or shoes, but she quickly realized mommy was right and hurried back to be better dressed. When the kids went to bed, there was about an inch of snow on the ground, and I promised them they could play in any snow that was left in the morning. Well, it snowed and snowed. College station gets snow that sticks once every decade, and never snow like this. By my bed time, there was at least 3 inches of snow on the ground and 4 or 5 on objects like the swing set and dog house. I search through the kids rooms in the dark and miraculously found 3 pairs of ski pants to fit all three kids as well as gloves, hats and boots to go with their coats. I set them out for the morning. The kids were up at the crack of dawn on Friday (who can blame them?!) and were excited to put on "snow clothes". We headed out before breakfast and played for over an hour and a half. After breakfast we went out and played more. Finally it was time to head to my friend Robin's house where she hosts an annual gingerbread house making party. Hot chocolate and good company were the perfect end to our morning. The only thing better would have been if Francis could have seen it!
William was up Friday night and Saturday morning with some sort of stomach bug, and thankfully no one else caught it. We couldn't go anywhere on Saturday as a result though. He was fine all day Saturday and so Sunday we went to church and AWANAS. Going into Sunday evening the runnning noses began. After a rough night, I took the kids to the doctor Monday morning and all three kids were diagnosed with sinus infections. No fun. So we've spent the rest of the week avoiding the world and going slightly stir crazy. We've gone to get gas an a couple last minute Christmas presents, but that's about it. the kids and I leave for Dallas in the morning (with Francis to follow later), so I'm praying everyone is healthy enough for travel by then...
Tuesday evening Francis got home from Tennessee. There was great rejoicing! Francis took us around to look at Christmas nights that evening and last nigh we had hot chocolate with him and lit the fire. It is so good to have him home. He thinks he got good results from his experiments but he still has to crunch all the numbers. It's one step closer to graduation!
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