More snow? Really?

I love the snow. I do - it's looks beautiful, and I love the way it turns everyone into big kids, throwing snowballs and generally larking around. But we've had quite a bit of snow in the last few weeks, and to be honest, it's wearing a bit thin. Yesterday, we still had a snow lump left over from a rather pathetic snowman in our garden before the current batch of snow came in, and that snow lump had been there since well before Christmas. And then last night it just snowed and snowed and then snowed some more. We had a good few inches overnight, and it carried on snowing for most of the day. Husbandio and a couple of our neighbours were out at lunchtime clearing drives and pathways, starting cars, and sweeping snow off windscreens. But no sooner had that been done that the snow started coming down again, and delivered another couple of inches.

We're actually able to deal with it pretty well - lots of food in the cupboard and fridge, and Husbandio's at home for three months now that I've gone back to work so no childcare issues. Isabel only had one day at school this week though - she was in on Tuesday but off today, and will be off again tomorrow. The road leading to the school will be treacherous, and it's not a major road so won't be gritted, so opening on Friday is doubtful too in my opinion. Since we're in the Chilterns it's pretty hilly, so we haven't even been down into town for fear of not being able to get back up the hill again. Still, we tried to make the most of it, threw plenty of snowballs, and enjoyed the peace and beauty of the garden. We'll be doing the same tomorrow, and possibly the next day, and for the few days after that if the weather forecast is right. Now the problem isn't more snow, it's that the temperature's too cold for anything to melt. My commute is just about OK though - big drifts half way up the stairs to my office though...!