And so it goes

Someone told me today that this has been the darkest winter in 50 years. I would totally believe that!  Sometimes,  Gratefully though we have had sunshine the last couple of days which I will take even if it is bitterly cold. I locked us out of the house today. I fell asleep after the girls came home from school. I was so tired. When I woke up, it was time to pick up Ivy from school. In the process of trying to get everyone out the door I left the key in the window along with my wallet and phone. Normally, this wouldn't be a problem, but when I took the car to the dealership to get repaired they had to take my house key off the ring and I don't do well when my routine gets totally shifted around. Thankfully, my friend was home and so we went to her house until Oma came home from her  meeting. Ugh!  Tomorrow the kids are going to a Fasching Party at the community center.  The children are so excited.  They will have a party in their class next Tuesday. What is Fasching? It is Carnival or Mardi Gras similar to Halloween where everyone dresses in costumes, but no one knocks on the door asking for candy.  I booked a hotel for April to go to Holland.  I can't wait to see all those Tulips!  Well, it is late and I am falling asleep.  I hope you have a wonderful weekend!  I took these photos the other morning just after it snowed.  Happy Weekend!