mittins and mice.

I am so not a long winter girl. I enjoy the changing of seasons and the freshness, winter’s cool crisp days, the possibility and reality of falling snowflakes, fleece PJ’s, scarves, striped socks, cozy sweaters and velvet jeans. But enough already!!!!! Last weekend we had three snowy days all in a row–and the sum total of all the beautiful unique snowflakes was a dusting. Like a baker dusting lemon bars with just a tiny hint of powdered sugar. Now that the "snow" has fallen for the year, I am over winter. I want the sun to stay out later and the temperatures to warm up. I want sleep without needing two blankets and a down comforter at night.

We moved into our home the end of July. It’s been wonderful–more space, more storage, a garage to park the cars so they are cool/warm first thing. But I must confess we got an ugly UGLY gas bill. Oh–we have gas heat for the first time in our marriage 🙂 It’s lovely–so warm…Not knowing where to set the thermostats, I randomly picked temps that felt good to me 🙂 Our first winter gas bill was breathtaking! I immediately changed the settings and now wear a sweatshirt around the house at all times. Upstairs is even colder-since we don’t "live" up there. I have resorted to wearing mittens at the computer. My sweatshirt keeps my arms nice and warm, constant sock wearing keeps my Popsicle toes warmish and for the lone hand that must brave the cold to reach the mouse–I now have a pair of green mittens (thanks Santa) that live on my desk just for my Internet time 🙂 Hope it’s warmer where you are 🙂