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It’s Not Pretty Anymore

Tuesday, February 16, 2010 by Lolli 41 Comments

This is what snow looks like after

1) it has sat on the road for a full week

2) on day #6, a pipe bursts, flooding the street with dirty water and clay

3) it finally gets plowed on day #7 1/2

4) and it starts snowing again

The BIG, HUGE snow mountain

The roads are a mess.

The snow is dirty and ugly and now, it’s frozen solid enough that it scraped my car trying to squeeze in and out of a parking space at my friend’s house today.

But my parking space is clear, I can resume my life outside these 4 walls, and I am happy.

Did I mention that my kids went back to school for a half day on Tuesday? Hallelujah!

And suddenly I’m busy again. There are some advantages of being snowed in. Like being able to stay in your sweats all day….

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I became a mom in 1996, and in 2005 I had my fifth. Yes, 5 kids. In 2007, this blog was born (my 6th baby that will never grow up) and I've been sharing recipes, photography tricks, parenting tips, and everything in between. (Formerly Better in Bulk)

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Comments

  1. Lolli says

    Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 11:26 pm

    Yes, that could get pretty old! We are lucky to live across the street from the elementary school. I just cross my fingers that they’ll make it back and forth without breaking their legs!

  2. Lolli says

    Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 11:25 pm

    Yes, keep feeling guilty.
    And, yes, I do want to come visit. Next week ok?

  3. Lara says

    Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 10:41 pm

    I was very happy when the kids went back to school yesterday, although I’m hoping that eventually they’ll be able to send the school buses into our neighborhood. This driving kids back and forth to 4 different schools could get old really fast.
    .-= Lara´s last blog ..Super Hard Quiz =-.

  4. shortmama says

    Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 9:38 pm

    yeah doesnt look so nice when all that brown gets in there!
    .-= shortmama´s last blog ..Fire in the Sky =-.

  5. Tired Mom Tesa says

    Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 9:25 pm

    Wow, that is one huge and ugly snow pile. Glad you are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel at least. I’m ready for winter to be over too.
    .-= Tired Mom Tesa´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday – Our Olympic Moment =-.

  6. GrammieMommy says

    Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 9:24 pm

    Wanna come to CA? I posted pool pics from the weekend and my little 5mo grand was in shorts today. Of course, I feel guilty about our weather until you all thaw out.
    .-= GrammieMommy´s last blog ..Baby Treat! =-.

  7. Heidi says

    Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 7:48 pm

    I love your blog and I hope you don’t mind but I nominated you for the beautiful blogger award.

    https://www.flickerslair.ca/blog/index.php/2010/02/my-first-award/
    .-= Heidi´s last blog ..Work!?!?!? =-.

  8. Mel's Box of Chocolates says

    Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 5:22 pm

    It looks so pretty when it first comes down,but it is pretty ugly especially by the roads. We have a mess around here too. I went back to work yesterday and today, but kids haven’t been back to school yet. I do miss my pj’s and sweats.
    .-= Mel’s Box of Chocolates´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday – Sharing a Good Book =-.

  9. Cecily R says

    Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 5:01 pm

    Heh. I stay in my sweats when I’m NOT snowed in. :)
    .-= Cecily R´s last blog ..Photo Story Friday and Hey Mom? =-.

  10. Megan B says

    Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 4:59 pm

    Wow. You’re not kidding. That’s super ugly. Photo is nice though :)

  11. Lolli says

    Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 4:52 pm

    That is just the strangest thing. I’ve decided that commenting systems everywhere are flawed. What do you think? I changed your info for you.

    Yes, let’s count down!! Except, of course, that I will have to face the fact that I have to prepare to teach!!

  12. Brandie says

    Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 4:40 pm

    Welcome to my world! haha Actually we have no snow right now. It is nice but I am sure short lived. I still can’t change my info on your comments?? It’s is weird. Anyway my new domain is http://www.rudyfamilyrukus.com and my email is rudyrukus@gmail.com. And can we start counting down to May yet?? haha
    .-= Brandie´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday~Morning Stretches =-.

  13. Lori says

    Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 2:38 pm

    Wow. That’s sooooo much snow! I would lose my mind if we had that much snow! The first snow is always so pretty and then after that I am done. Sweats sound like heaven right now! I’m so sleepy and can’t wait to get home. (Not that I get to sleep, but I get to change clothes and be more comfy!)

  14. Lolli says

    Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 2:37 pm

    Is that a serious offer?? YES!!

  15. Terresa Wellborn says

    Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 2:34 pm

    That pile of snow is, ummm, stunning. And make me just a little snow sick.

    Here in the high desert, we’re shoveling sunshine. Wanna come over and play? ;)

  16. Lolli says

    Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 2:21 pm

    Totally. I can’t WAIT for Spring!

  17. Lolli says

    Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 2:21 pm

    Yay for the kids being back to school! You guys were out a lot longer than we were!

  18. Lolli says

    Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 2:20 pm

    No, it’s not bad. It sounded horrible, and I was stuck every way that I tried to go. It was one of those 26-point turns, if you know what I mean. :) It really just got the bottom runner, which is already totally bent up from a previous snow storm!

  19. Katie @ Why Bother? says

    Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 2:19 pm

    I can’t even imagine. I’ve seen the pictures and all the East Coast is dealing with and it’s just unbelievable. Here’s to a beautiful Spring, no?
    .-= Katie @ Why Bother?´s last blog ..I’m Sooooo Tired…. =-.

  20. Safire says

    Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 2:16 pm

    Oh no! I didn’t know you scratched your car! Is it bad? Crazy parking lot. Just remember, park next to my car next time and just move whatever trash can is holding the spot. (I totally forgot to tell you, one of the spaces in my parking lot has a sign on it that says, “Did you spend 4 hours cleaning out this spot? No? Then get your a** out of it!” So makes me laugh!)

    Hey look, snowing, AGAIN!
    .-= Safire´s last blog ..Just for Fun =-.

  21. Char says

    Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 2:14 pm

    I agree the snow has lost its charm!! Our kids finally went back to school (with a two hour delay) today for the first time since January 29th!! Bring on spring – pretty please.
    .-= Char´s last blog ..Menu Plan Monday – February 8 =-.

  22. Susie's Homemade says

    Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 2:07 pm

    I am so done with winter!!

  23. Nicole says

    Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 11:43 am

    That sucks.
    .-= Nicole´s last blog ..Winter Olympics =-.

  24. Dee says

    Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 11:31 am

    holy cow that is a lot of snow…but not pretty!

  25. Lolli says

    Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 9:42 am

    It’s a happy, happy day. :) The problem with snow is that it’s pretty for one or two days and really messy for weeks after!

  26. Lolli says

    Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 9:41 am

    Glad I’m not the only one who would rather ditch the jeans for the sweats! :)

  27. Lolli says

    Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 9:36 am

    Yes, the melt is going to be brutal. And messy.

    I am laughing over the title of your latest post! LOL!

  28. Lolli says

    Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 9:36 am

    We are all happier. Believe me. :)

  29. Lolli says

    Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 9:35 am

    Yeah, you could say the novelty has worn off. And it’s not the snow that scratches per se….it’s the snow that melts a little and then refreezes. It looks like snow but it’s lethal ice! I once ran into some snow (misjudged a corner) and it completely bent the runners on my van.

  30. Colleen says

    Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 8:26 am

    It’s good to get out again, isn’t it?! We are back to meetings and appointments and lessons. Yay!

    Now I’m dreading the big melt. That’s going to be a mess!
    .-= Colleen´s last blog ..Not ALL yelllow snow is bad =-.

  31. Jen @ buried with children says

    Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 8:14 am

    That’s pretty awesome that they are going back to school. I can just imagine your joy.
    .-= Jen @ buried with children´s last blog ..Olympic Mom Proud =-.

  32. Alicia says

    Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 3:25 am

    So, I’m assuming the novelty of snow has worn off? :)

    Wow, I never knew that snow could scratch!
    .-= Alicia´s last blog ..I HEART FACES-"I WANNA DANCE!" =-.

  33. debi9kids says

    Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 1:34 am

    UGH! It looks about that ugly here too :(
    I am So so so done with all of this snow!

    ps i totally hear ya on the sweats! ;)
    .-= debi9kids´s last blog ..The King & Queen of the Party =-.

  34. Erin says

    Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 12:55 am

    Oh I used to hate when the snow would get all ugly like that!
    So glad the kids are back in school….for your sake!
    .-= Erin´s last blog ..Tongue NOT in cheek =-.

  35. Rocio says

    Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 12:16 am

    Oh my I love that picture…?

  36. Upstatemomof3 says

    Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 12:15 am

    Yeah we are pretty much over the snow here too. I am ready for it to end. More than ready.

  37. Lolli says

    Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 11:21 pm

    Oooh. Except that a big crumble cake would be REALLY TASTY! Suddenly I’m hungry!

  38. Michelle @ One Crafty Mama says

    Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 11:17 pm

    Oh yeah, not so pretty anymore. That looks like some sort of demented crumble cake topping!
    .-= Michelle @ One Crafty Mama´s last blog ..WW – Things that make me smile! =-.

  39. Lolli says

    Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 11:07 pm

    It’s just messy and yucky and cold and dangerous. Then it melts and we have mud. Lovely. ;)

  40. Muthering Heights says

    Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 10:57 pm

    There’s nothing worse than dirty snow!!
    .-= Muthering Heights´s last blog ..A Painter By Any Other Name… =-.

  41. Jennifer says

    Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 10:54 pm

    That does not look like fun. I’m really, really glad it doesn’t snow here.
    .-= Jennifer´s last blog ..More sickness, the Olympics and Begging, Random Tuesday Thoughts =-.

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