SNOW DAYS

 Yesterday we had a huge snow storm (I think we ended up getting 8-11"), so they called a snow day for school.  There was a possiblity of getting lake effect snow today, so in an "abundance of caution" they called another snow day.  Typically I LOVE snows days.  I remember staring at the scrolling list of schools on the bottom of the TV screen, just waiting for ours to show up.  Or the excitement of waking up, only to find out school has been cancelled and you have the whole day to play.  Unsurprisingly, our school district has found yet another thing to ruin.

Instead of the kids (and teachers) having the day off, they are now expected to e-learn on snow days instead.  What used to be a fun, exciting day filled with sleds, snow forts and hot chocolate, is now a day filled with scrambling to set up three e-learning work stations in our house and then arguing with the kids all day to keep them focused on their Zoom calls.  Miles' teacher was literally teaching his class with her 3 year old on her lap because his school was closed and she was expected to teach.  It makes me so frustrated and angry.  It's just one more thing they're taking away from these kids (and teachers) at a time where all they could use is a surprise day off.

Thankfully the boys were able to get out during their breaks and enjoy the crazy amounts of snow we got.  They did their fair share of ice skating in the backyard.  I've tied more ice skates this year than I probably have in my entire life!

 They really wanted to go sledding, so they got creative and used the stairs at the church across the street.  Now this is what snow days are all about!  

They were having a blast until the fun killer from the church came and made them stop.  I was really impressed with the boys though.  Not only did they stop, but they all helped him shovel off the stairs, and continued to help him shovel the sidewalk in front of the church as well.  It was really sweet to watch.

Snow days may not be the same as what I remember, but I think it's safe to say the boys still had a great time.