A peek at the temperature made me wish I could burrow under my warm comforter and cozy flannel sheets. Right now, it’s a brisk -9 degrees with a wind chill of -20. Umm, brrr….

Our school district has a two-hour delay, but if parents feel it’s too cold for their children to wait for buses or walk, they’re allowed to keep them home and it’s an excused absence.

Weather like this makes me pine for warm sand, summer sun, and tropical breezes. I am thankful for my warm house and hot water. Tonight I’ll curl up under my soft fleece blanket with a good book and hot cup of chai.