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Being intentional on Snow Day No. 8

January 19, 2018 by Kristin 16 Comments

Today is Snow Day No. 8. EIGHT. And by snow day I don’t mean my kids aren’t in school but we’re driving around doing other things.

I mean the kids and I haven’t left the house since THURSDAY LAST WEEK. That’s more than a week at my house.

My husband has been out on his four-wheel drive truck to work. He’s actually opening a new office this week. He even invited me to go with him yesterday, but hauling the kids to work with him didn’t sound fun as much as I wanted to get out the house.

I debated getting out yesterday, and then decided I should and could. But then a series of events — including my potty-training toddler wetting her pants and floor before we walked out and then getting in the snow on the way to the minivan as well as frozen windshield wipers — took us forever to get out of the house. Then when we actually started to pull out, my tires couldn’t get any traction on the sheet of ice beneath.

So we didn’t leave. I have high hopes for getting out today because Greg moved my minivan off that sheet of ice and not it’s better positioned for freedom.

I’ve been intentional about making the most of this past week.

I haven’t been perfect, obviously. I’ve gotten frustrated. I got jealous when my husband walked in with a Penn Station cup because that meant he’d eaten lunch out. I’ve been eager to leave the house and interact with other people the past couple of days.

But I’ve mostly enjoyed this Christmas Break Do-Over with my favorites. I’ve liked being in comfy clothes, having time to absorb life and what I’ve been reading, playing games and working a puzzle.

Being intentional is about recognizing the truth of what matters when circumstances are fighting against that. Being intentional is when my best friend shows up for 20 minutes after a drive that takes about that long (which is twice as long as usual) just because she wanted to connect in person and knew I  did too.

Being intentional is making the most of
whatever weather God brings your way.

{Tweet that.}

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  1. SUSAN SHIPE says

    January 19, 2018 at 8:38 am

    Hey Kristin — proud of you. 7 days in with three kids? You not only deserve the Penn Station lunch date — you might “demand” it!!! God bless you.

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    • Kristin says

      January 19, 2018 at 3:44 pm

      Thanks, Susan!

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  2. Meghan Weyerbacher says

    January 19, 2018 at 8:53 am

    Love this, Kristen. As your Ky neighbor — I get this.

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    • Kristin says

      January 19, 2018 at 3:48 pm

      Did I know you lived in Kentucky?! If so, I totally forgot! I’m glad you’re here, Meg!

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  3. Tara says

    January 19, 2018 at 1:26 pm

    I love that your friend showed up. What a gift! Snow days can be so hard when you can’t get out.

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    • Kristin says

      January 19, 2018 at 3:44 pm

      A gift indeed! Glad to see you here, Tara!

      Reply
  4. Jeanne Takenaka says

    January 19, 2018 at 2:02 pm

    Wow. Just wow, Kristin. EIGHT days. I like the attitude you’re taking toward it. Enjoying time with your kids and doing those relaxing things we rarely get to do when school is in full-swing. However, I can imagine the isolation you may have felt a few times during this eight days.

    How sweet that your friend braved the roads and came for a visit. I hope the ice melts enough that life can resume and you (and your kids) can connect with friends again. 🙂

    Hugs friend!

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    • Kristin says

      January 19, 2018 at 3:43 pm

      Well, I had a total cryfest awhile after I posted this when I couldn’t get any traction on my road and then got stuck pulling back into my driveway, but I knew those emotions were brewing. 🙂 Thanks for being here, Jeanne!

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  5. Jennifer says

    January 19, 2018 at 3:15 pm

    Here’s to warmer temperatures – and getting out of the house! – this weekend! When you do get out….enjoy!! Enjoyed your post and a peek into your world:)

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    • Kristin says

      January 19, 2018 at 3:42 pm

      Thanks, Jennifer!

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  6. Rebekah Beene says

    January 19, 2018 at 3:49 pm

    Love this. And having a daughter with three kiddos home after almost a week of snow/ice/no school I feel your feelings. Bless you! Thanks for sharing. I’m a neighbor on the Link Up this week.

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    • Kristin says

      January 19, 2018 at 3:52 pm

      Thanks for understanding, Rebekah! And thanks for coming by!

      Reply
  7. Boma says

    January 19, 2018 at 6:33 pm

    Yes, we must be intentional; even if it’s just for our own peace of mind! Thanks for sharing, Kristin. Blessings to you.

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    • Kristin says

      January 20, 2018 at 9:28 am

      Thank you, Boma!

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  8. Rosanne says

    January 20, 2018 at 10:25 am

    I love this -“Being intentional is about recognizing the truth of what matters when circumstances are fighting against that.” It’s so easy to let circumstances dictate things when we don’t have to! I’m visiting from FMF. 🙂

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    • Kristin says

      January 21, 2018 at 6:49 pm

      Thanks, Rosanne! It’s good to see you here!

      Reply

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