The Storm of '12

This comes later. 

But first. . . 

It started with rain.

Lots of rain. 

Puddles.

Mud.

The rain rain rain came down down down

In rushing, rising riv'lets,

'Til the river crept out of it's bed

And crept right into Piglet's!

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It was a grey, blustery day 

that promised to turn into something more.

Kielbasa, potatoes, corn and black-eyed peas,

all in a chowder a'la Heather

Just right for a rainy night.

We had rain, other were getting pounded with snow.

Lots of snow. 

Just miles away. 

Literally, just 5 miles away. 

We waited. 

The lightning flashed,

and thunder crashed. 

The rain shifted into snow.

Heavy, wet snow. 

And this morning: 

Just enough snow to bring Bing Crosby out to croon about the upcoming holidays.

Oh, and Rosemary Clooney,

and The Andrew Sisters.

Aaron tried to get out the driveway with his car.

No snow tires.

Fail.

See him look longingly at Adrienne's car.

See Adrienne getting into her car in preparation for the great driveway escape.

Yes, she made it out. 

Aaron borrowed Scarlet, my trusty all-wheel drive. 

Score. 

Pretty cute, isn't she? 

And Heather ventured forth...

...and so did Ryan,

 for the 4th time. 

Jacket? 

"No mom, it's not cold."

Never mind the fingers that feel like ice cubes,

the runny nose and red cheeks, 

cause "it's not cold."

He is such a boy. 

 Aaah, I do like a good snowstorm. 

When I can be at home of course. 

I remember the Storm of '74. I was 4 years old.

I remember a tree falling on our swing set,

sleeping on the opened up couch with Mom and my 2 sisters,

no lights,

being cold,

Dad being stuck over at the farm on Bear Creek Road,

and thunder and lightning. 

 I even went out for a little while. 

Brrrrr.

           I want memories of this storm too. 

The Storm of '12.

Chowder and rolls from Springs Store,

Hot coffee and scones,

Rain, thunder and lightning 

Heavy snowflakes,

lights flickering,

Christmas music,

snow day...no school,

kids in the house,

lots of noise,

Amy painting, 

Heather watching The Big Valley,

Ryan playing with Cars,

Adrienne just being at home instead of college, 

laughing with Aaron at the table,

Leo home from work,

and pumpkins awaiting Thanksgiving 

while blanketed in snow. 

Keep safe,

stay warm,

Love,

Dianne