Gravity
February 14, 2008
Today all the slushy snow that was left everywhere turned to ice. The thermometer topped at 24 degrees. But we are hearty souls who don’t let things like wind chill factors bringing the temperature down into the negatives keep us inside. Or the fact that we had to drive on what amounted to an ice rink.
No we look out the window and think, ‘This is a perfect day for tubing.’
As we were walking to the tubing hill, we had to walk down another icy hill. I was walking, wishing I had crampons, not to be confused with tampons, and pulling Miles, also known as He-Who-Will-Not-Walk. My 10 yr old son decided to take a running headfirst dive down the hill, sliding on his stomach. With no warning he took me down like I was a stray bowling pin. And KEPT on going. I was lleft aying there looking up at the sky still holding onto the sled rope.
I checked my camera. Then determined that I hadn’t broken a hip. Yes, in that order.
This is him shortly after the incident when he claimed he didn’t know he had knocked me over.
Photo for today:
Collapsing after tubing.
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when I fell while carrying my son down the hall, I checked him, my camera and then myself- never mind the fact that I’m pregnant I might have hurt my CAMERA. We are sick sick people
February 14th, 2008 at 5:50 pmOoh! At least it’s sunny. Glad you didn’t break your camera…or hip.
February 14th, 2008 at 6:01 pmWhat fun! I’m sure your 10 year old didn’t realize he’d bowled you over. He seems like a sweet and compassionate kinda kid. Miles looks sooo happy. What a great life for all of you! Happy Valentine’s Day!
February 14th, 2008 at 6:36 pmAm I a terrible friend when my first thought, like yours, was “I bet she had her camera…I hope it didn’t break”?
Glad the camera is fine and that you didn’t break a hip.
Your sons bright red cheeks are adorable…even if he did mow you down.
February 14th, 2008 at 7:15 pmI’m sure you’re probably sick of the snow, but it looks glorious! I am so sick of the rain I could kick someone. Maybe the weatherman? Mmm, I guess it’s not his fault.
February 14th, 2008 at 7:37 pm>> I checked my camera. Then determined that I hadn’t broken a hip. Yes, in that order.
This is me! I heart my camera.
Fidget: When my mom was 8.5 months pregnant with me, she feel down our basement steps all the way from the top. She held onto the vacuum for dear life the whole way down! I guess she didn’t want the vacuum to get hurt either!
February 14th, 2008 at 8:16 pmToo bad no one had film running. It could have meant $10,000 on American Home Videos.
February 14th, 2008 at 9:05 pmGlad to know I’m not the only one navigating the skating rink/driveway. My brother gave me these rubber things with metal coils on them for xmas - can’t remember the name - they slip perfectly over my barn boots so I don’t fracture something while out there. Next year I’m pushing for a sand barrel at the slope of the drive. I hate winter. I may make The Minion wear his helmet on the way down to the bus in the morning.
February 14th, 2008 at 9:19 pmWhen I got into that car accident I called my husband and one of the first things I said was “thank God I forgot the camera at home.” Seriously though.
February 15th, 2008 at 12:16 amLooking at your many snow pics makes me want to send you a plane ticket to come visit us in Alabama.
Much, much warmer and greener Alabama.
February 15th, 2008 at 1:41 amAnd Miles is still on the sled! I love that kid.
February 15th, 2008 at 3:35 amWe are having that same sort of weather here. Our driveway is a steep sheet of ice that I had to hike up at 10:30 last night. You seem to have a better attitude about it than I do. My comments about this mess of ice are things like, “Just shoot me now,” alternated with, “Just kill me now.”
Spring cannot come soon enough for me.
February 15th, 2008 at 7:23 amYour life is so awesome!
February 15th, 2008 at 8:32 amChris, just look at his innocent face. He is so cute! I don’t think he knocked you down. You just fell.
February 15th, 2008 at 11:10 amWhat kind of camera do you use??
Chris says: Nikon D40x
February 15th, 2008 at 12:05 pmI so wish I was one of your kids!
February 15th, 2008 at 1:33 pmGlad you’re camera is okay. What would we do without all these cute pictures to look at.
February 15th, 2008 at 2:59 pmYeah, that should say your not you’re.
February 15th, 2008 at 3:00 pmHi, I just wanted to say that I think your photographs are amazing! They always look so vivid and colorful.
And I think I also would have checked for my camera first. lol. Although we don’t get snow here. So. I can only imangine.
February 15th, 2008 at 4:57 pmWhat’s a crampon??
February 15th, 2008 at 4:59 pmfina - “crampons” are what us swamp yankee types use in winter - one of our 5 seasons (the extra one being “mud”) . they fit over the soles of your shoes /boots - like mini ice picks/ stabalizers /golf cleats thingies . people far more adventurous then myself use them for hiking/climbing . or , maybe I’m wrong… they might be tampons with the cramps already included!
a nikon d40? i would’ve checked the camera first, too:)
February 15th, 2008 at 5:43 pmCrampons are ice-axes for your feet. Like teeth.
February 15th, 2008 at 8:03 pmOH ok, I think we have a version of those crampons. They are called Yak-Trax. From QVC. I gave them to my husband so he wouldn’t slip on the ice when he has to snow-blow or shovel.
February 16th, 2008 at 10:20 amOh my heck, I have being sitting here forever reading through your blog! I love your pictures and stories. You are so funny! And what a cute family you have.
I am guessing you live in New England somewhere?? We lived in MA for 5 yrs so your pictures seem familiar. Nothing like New England winters… BRRRRR!
Hope spring makes it way to you sooner than later.
February 16th, 2008 at 5:47 pm