Winter Challenge #3: Driving and Walking Safely

Winter '09

Mark had the car tires changed to winter tires yesterday, expensive but all worth it. The car kept sliding the other day and my heart literally stopped on our way home because of this, I would rather stay home than go out. It is so dangerous out there in this weather, whether you are driving or walking. I should know because I slipped on my way home from school. I now have an ugly bruise on the left knee but thank God, nothing worse happened as I was carrying Lei at that time. Beautiful as it maybe, snow has its ugly side too.

Winter Challenge #1: Walking to School

I couldn't sleep last night as I anticipate for the snow, not because I'm excited this time but I want to know how high it would be and would it be possible to walk to school. True enough when we woke up in the morning, it was still snowing plus it was windy. I wanted to call a cab but the kids want to walk and out of curiosity too, I wanted to try and see if it's possible to walk 5 blocks on a snowy day. Well, we did it, we just have to leave a bit early because of Lei's frequent stops along the way. She was too excited and wanted to play, at least she didn't get tired except on our way home. I was breathless by the time we arrived home, I was perspiring too on a cold, snowy day not because of the long walk but because I had a hard time pulling the wagon. I brought it just in case Lei got tired from walking and I wouldn't want to carry her but I guess it will be easier for me to carry her instead. So tomorrow, either I call a cab or the three of us will just have to walk again (note: leave the wagon at home).

Here comes the Snow!

We are not yet done raking up the leaves and now here comes the snow! It is such a beauty though but I am not looking forward to having a lot of snow this year because it's about a kilometer walk to Lance's school, with my youngest Leila in tow, not to mention the freezing temperature. Oh I ain't complaining, snow brings out the kid in me, I have always wanted to experience it and now it's here...Welcome to Winter Wonderland again!