11:02 a.m. Report

Abort! Abort! I made it halfway up the hill around the corner before my van did a slow skid out. Freaked me out, I turned around, and now we're back home, much to the disappointment of my kids. Doodles really wanted to go out... but he doesn't want to go outside. I said, "We'll throw on snowpants and play in the snow!" That got a big fat, "Nooo!" "Okay, I'll take Pie out while you stay inside." "Noooo! Stay inside with me!"

We're going out. We can't not get a little fresh air. This may involve screaming. By the kids too!