It's so cold, let me count the ways..

When I told my mom we were going to be living in a camper until we could move into our new house, one of her first comments was “It’s February, it’s going to be cold”. Mom lives in northern Indiana. She owns a snow blower. I think, but not sure, but I have heard rumors they don’t even close schools when it snows up there! So, I can see why she would be concerned. When she expressed her worry to me, I just laughed, “Mom,” I said, “we live in Tennessee! It doesn’t get cold here like it does there.” Well, the jokes on me (and Sam) I keep wondering if it got this cold last year. I don’t quite remember it like this. Although, I did have a garage to park in, and a nice insulated home. I didn’t have to walk a dog a zillion times a day because we had a fence. I’m vaguely remembering those days, they feel so long ago.

I absolutely DREAD the morning time when I have to get up and start getting ready for work. It never really gets warm enough in the bathroom. You can’t leave the hot water running to warm up the room – because, let me tell ya, there just isn’t enough hot water for that. Sam uses Dr. Bronner’s shampoo. It’s this huge, clear plastic bottle that lasts forever. Well, I’ve noticed the last few days his shampoo is a different color. I started to wonder if it had gone bad (can shampoo go bad?). But in the afternoon it looks normal. So, it’s not exactly frozen, but there is some form of chemical reaction happening. Does that tell you how chilly it is in the morning? Brrr - 8 more mornings… I can do it.

Ugh, I can’t wait to be parked in a garage again. I have been so spoiled! I don’t even know where my ice scraper is…or if I ever had one. I just go out and sit in my car in the morning until the windows are defrosted. Maybe my alarm won't go off tomorrow. ;)

Some of you may have been wondering how our house plants have been fairing in these lovely temperatures. The two who had to attempt life outside, gave up about a week ago. Maybe they go dormant, they could come back, right? My only plant left, is a spider plant that I am keeping at my desk at work. He is doing just fine.

Needless to say, Mom, you were right. It is COLD!!