A few days ago we awoke to the phone ringing at the crack of dawn.It was the superintendent of the school where I teach. School was delayed due to poor road conditions and the impending storm. One by one we straggled downstairs, and turned on the television. Our youngest son took a front row seat to veiw the closings and delays that flashed on the screen.  

A little while later the phone rang again. School for me had been cancelled, and only delayed for the children. I could almost feel their eyes boring into my back. I assured them they  too would have a snowday. Well, they've had not only one snowday but two. They may have yet another tomorrow as the forecast calls for even more snow!

The most recent  winter storm all but crippled this tiny town. It began as sleet and freezing rain, which later turned to snow. The world outside is covered in a thick sheet of ice. 

This morning as  I headed out to check on the animals I find the cats in the garage curled up in their usual lump. Since the weather has turned cold they have no desire to go outside, especialy in the morning. They find a way to curl up under their blankets and remain there toasty warm and sound asleep. I am sure they are dreaming of summer, chasing mice and sniffing the catmint that grows rampant here. I head to the barn and a stray has found it's way to the soft bed of hay.He drowsily looks down at me.  I start  thinking  that the cats have the right idea....

 It's a great day for a cat nap...      a, very, very  long one!