Still waiting to hear back from my parents if they have power back on. Don't think they do. They've had a very chilly 18 hours.
My mom made stew last night, but has no way to heat it up today.... until I told her to put it in a pot and set it in the fire place.
I at least know they had a warm meal tonight, but the fireplace only goes so far for heat. Luckily, it's a wood burning, large fp, so it does put out heat.
I'm a little torn on how I'm feeling right now. I was supposed to be there by supper last night, but made the call that there was no way I was putting my kids in the car with this shitshow. But, personally, I would feel a lot better if I was there with them. I have more than my fair share of experience losing power for days on end while trying to keep warm. Thanks Ohio.
The snow is coming down so hard here that I can't see 100 yards. So many potty pads in my family room. The littles can't go outside, so I'm training them to pads.
Edit: the tennis courts are a little over 100-150 yards from my back door.
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