E.T. snow home

I shouldn't be surprised that I'm stranded in Boston for the next day (or so) thanks to yet another winter storm barreling across the Mid-Atlantic.

I am from the Northeast, and I do realize that it's February.

Of course, I did only bring a jacket with 3/4 sleeves, but really, how important are sleeves when you're hold up in a lovely house with Christine from Boston Mamas?

Not very, I tell you.

But it's hard to compete with the weather, especially when you're flying standby and there are 30 paid standby passengers ahead of you.

And while I'm disappointed to not be making it home today, I'm still riding high from an amazing Mominatrix event last night.

Plus, my husband is getting some much needed quality (or should I call it "empathy" time) alone with the kids.

But best of all, I'm avoiding the ridiculous drama at my house courtesy of my lovely brother-in-law, who along with my sister-in-law, were visiting for a few days.

Funny how I just so happened to have to leave the day after they arrived, eh?

Unfortunately, there's only so many ways to say "the flights are cancelled" and "the weather is bad" but instead of just realizing that he may be stuck in Atlanta for another day and just enjoying a lazy day of more beer and eBay (his obsession of choice), he dragged my SIL in a $50 taxi ride to the airport today to try to catch a cancelled flight to New Jersey.

But only after he threw a temper tantrum all day yesterday, to the point where my husband doesn't even want him to come over again.

Ever.

The last I heard, my brother-in-law was attempting to cash-in his buddy passes for actual seats on a plane for a flight. That is cancelled.

So in case you were wondering, apparently my husband is responsible for the bad weather. I'll have to ask him to use his God-like powers to create a self-changing diaper.

I mean, the least he could do is put them to good use.

Comments

[Myne Whitman]

I hope the snow clears up soon for you guys.

[Rosh Maternal Fetal Medicine]

The northeast is having a really tough time right now with the snow. Spring is almost here though and the birds will be chirping again before you know it.

[Country-Fried Mama]

"Empathy time..." perfect description of it. My husband had some of that last weekend with our girls. Would it be sharing too much if I said I was hoping he might encounter a horrid temper tantrum, a 4 a.m. wake-up call and an exploding diaper?

[Stacia]

Guess the BIL and SIL would rather fly the unfriendly skies. And are single-handedly making it happen. Yeesh.

[Cheryl]

He must always use these powers for good, and never for evil.
Bwahahaha!!!

[laura]

as long as your darling god/hubs creates perfect weather (not too hot, no too cold) for the Tiarathon i am okay with what he does.
enjoy being stranded in Boston with Christine!

[Sincerely, Jenni]

Tell your husband to put an end to the snow, please. Ya know, if he really does have those powers.

Glad to hear your book tour is going well. Your book is next on my list of books to read, and I received it from Amazon just a couple weeks ago. Squee!

[Issa]

Your husband should drop them off at a hotel. Ha.

I'd say, you ended up being gone on a great day.

Hey, when are you going to come to Denver?

[Beth]

Hmmm.

If he is in charge of ALL weather, can I put in a request for warmer weather, RIGHT NOW, in Florida, but cooler weather this summer?

I'm nothing if not hopeful.

[Angela]

Now that just made my day. Hil-freakin'-larious. E-bay is so 2008. Enjoy the mini-vacay!

[Sybil Vane]

I have the same question as Amy above, both out of curiosity and for pragmatic reasons. Do your inlaws not google or use the intertubes much at all?

[Amy H]

With your book out and your TV appearances, how do you manage to keep your blog a secret from your in-laws?

[Karen Chatters]

Perhaps you can ask D to turn up the heat here. It's cold and if he's in control of all things weather, maybe he can do something here as well. I'm freakin' freezing and am ready for spring already.

[Vicky]

Gah. That's about all I can say in regards to that. You should do a book signing in DC. You are guaranteed to be snowed in again. And again.

[Julie @ The Mom Slant]

I'm still all excited about your awesome event last night! Oh, and admittedly envious that you're holed up with Christine (and a pan of brownies, I'd imagine).

[undercovermama]

well if that is the case and HE is the person is responsible for the weather...I would like to put in an order for warmer weather in Cali too.

Please say he's responsible for ALL weather and not just the weather there....

[Keyona]

Damn. Have fun. Doesn't sound like you're missing much, but uh, hey let me know about the diaper thing got one on the way ya know and that may come in handy.