Lying here in bed so snuggly and warm
Dreading to crawl out of it this morning
On the ten o'clock news on TV last night
They issued a snow and freeze warning
The garage is loaded with toys, bikes and junk
And I have to park out by the street
The windows get frozen and covered with ice
And the wipers paralyzed with the sleet
As I go out the door, I start sprinkling salt
On the driveway to help keep from falling
About halfway there, the door opens wide
And one of the children starts calling
Before I know it, they all three pile out
I have to make them go back in the house
All the while hoping it's not a snow day
I'm starting to feel like a louse
I get the door open and start up the car
Hoping I can make it to work
Along comes a snow plow and covers it up
The fool driver is grinning like a jerk
Kids are hungry and yelling for breakfast
Digging the car out is just a lost cause
The newscaster says there's no school today
To keep from screaming, I'm clenching my jaws
I call up the office to request a sick day
While the kids dress to play in the snow
Putting on mittens, galoshes and hats
Feeling guilty, I'm glad to see them go
About an hour later, they're back in the house
Complaining about the wind and the cold
Now drinking hot chocolate in front of the TV
The messy house is a sight to behold
My mind is all muddled from what's going on
Thinking about the long winter ahead
I'm still in my jammies and old worn out robe
So, I think I'll sneak back to my bed
Kathleen McCoy Eldridge©
August 2, 2006
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"Santa Boogie" Christmas at Midnight Midis
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