Well, it's that time again.  The 1-2 week period in the greater Seattle area where temps drop way lower than we are used to, and snow is eminent.  Upon reflection, this seems to happen right before Christmas.  It was 2 years ago we had that terrible windstorm where we lost power for 5 days (others lost it longer).  I seem to remember some snow about this time last year.  Now, where I live, it's barely covering the ground.  It is icy.  And so starts the complete idiot's guide to how NOT to drive in snowy and icy conditions.  It's not that I mind snow, in fact it's wonderful if I don't have to leave my house or the roads are already cleared.  It's the other people on the road that think because they have a big ass SUV they can drive the same speed on ice.  Or those that think because there is snow, they have to drive 5mph in a 40.  ARGH!!

 

Now, we are parents in the world of the elementary school system.  We are governed by school closures and holiday schedules.  Today, at least the school is opening, just 90 minutes late.  Although, I fear this Wednesday we might be closed. 

 

I checked the 10-day weather forecast, it's supposed to be freezing like this for a week.  So no, doesn't look like we'll have a White Christmas.  It looks like it will be a wet, potentially slushy Christmas.  ...sigh...