Monday, April 16, 2007

snowing again, and i don't mind

i really don't. i know the roads are going to be horrible as i drag the gaffer and myself to the gym. i need to go to the gym because i've got a cold and i need out of the house to do some light cardio. but the snow, is so beautiful. i let the dog out and just stood there for a moment, relishing in the quiet that only snow can give you. i know it'll be gone in a few days. i know the extra precipitation is good for my lovely garden. and it's so peaceful. maybe i should stay home and take us to the park. except i think it would be easier to drive in it, then to walk in it.

yesterday was pretty good. had church. came home. attempted to nap but my cough kept me awake. so i took some drugs. woke up half an hour later to find myself stoned and coughing. so we all went to the riverside puddle park. we brought the gaffer's new tricycle to try out. well, the pedals are a touch too far. and he knew it. and he couldn't steer. he was so frustrated at himself. expecting it to work right away. we kept encouraging him and when it got too ugly, we made him get off and do some walking. there were a lot of tears and a few tantrums, but how can you possible discipline that? so we just let him cry it out. and then we came home, and everything was fine. we were cold, wet (it was raining) and tired, but we had our bubble baths and everything was well again.
amazing what bubble baths can do.

1 comment:

Bee said...

Poor gaffer- I remember J having the same frustrations. And you're right- hard to discipline a frustration tantrum- it's a different thing from a temper tantrum.

Hope your cold's better soon- I have it too, so I can sympathize.