I love electricity!

So most of you have heard and read about our ice storm. I learned a lot about myself during that time:

1. I love electricity. I mean, I knew I depended on it, but wow! I have to have it! I'm addicted!

2. I can't start a fire. Yesterday while I was in the shower and heath was at work, the power went out. After trying to bundle Luke better, I went to the living room and attempted to start a fire. I at least got the newspaper to burn well! Then it left a log smoldering for an hour and a half. It was a good effort and by the time Heath got home there were a few embers. Just not enough flame to heat up anything.

3. After spending four days in the house, I needed some outside time. The last time I had left the house was Monday to make a Wal-Mart run. Food was running out, and probably spoiling with the off and on power, and I had major cabin fever.

4. Hobby Lobby can fix cabin fever! I made a trip to HL, bought some scrapbook papers and a few embellishments and made it back home within an hour. I wasn't gone long but long enough to satisfy the need for independence.

5. I need seperation from Luke. The child had been by my side since Sunday night and I needed a break and I'm sure he needed a break. Since I couldn't start a fire, I held Luke most of the afternoon since all I could offer him was body heat. Quite pathetic on my part. After HL, Luke and I went to Aunt Bethany's place and hung out, watched some TV, had an Icee.

6. Did I mention I love electricity!

7. Luke was not bothered at all by the ice storm. Notice the picture.