minus one

and that's eight degrees warmer than when we got up this morning! Brian got a ride to work this morning so I could go groceries but we are putting that errand off as long as possible. Just knowing I have the option to leave the house helps me keep a positive attitude about the day even if we don't get out right away in the morning. Normally I'd let the kids keep their jammies on all morning, but it's so cold out they need layers and layers of clothes to stay warm. Julia's bundled in my cousin, Elsie's,1st birthday sweater from 2000 and Sam's wearing a fleece lined hooded sweatshirt over a turtleneck. It's almost like ice fishing in our living room. I'm off to thaw out my fingers under the three comforters we use on our bed.

Yes, we have heat, and yes, I could turn it up (we keep it at 65), but it's so much cheaper to put on extra layers of clothes than turn the thermostat up. Please don't worry about us. My point is that it's cold outside, we're staying warm inside, and having fun with Sam's new fishing game.