Snow Day (A True Christmas Miracle)

We live in Utah. It snows here. Regularly. No one bats an eye when we get 8 inches. School has never ever been canceled due to snow since my kids started out twelve years ago. This particular morning, however, felt different. We woke up to no power and more like 14 inches of snow. Outside was still and surreal.

When I called the school, a cheery receptionist picked up. "Yes, buses are running; school's open." (You've got to be kidding me!) I wasn't convinced this was the final word. In the meantime, Meili was up and showered. Ana was up. Ya is never up til the last possible moment. I take my kids' education very seriously, but I didn't have the heart to tell them they had to go out in this. I heard the blow dryer go on. First thought: "She's a better woman than I." Next thought: "Who does she think is driving her in this?" 

A phone call from next door confirmed what common sense had told me the moment I first looked out the window. Our district was canceling school, so said KSL radio, and that's as close to gospel truth as it gets around here. I relayed the news downstairs to Mei. Oh my goodness. Did you hear the reaction? I'm sure you did. There was MUCH rejoicing! Did I mention this was to be the last school day before Christmas break? And, did I mention Meili had an AP U.S. History test? . . . that she hadn't studied for! All the sweeter.

Christmas magic.

I loved this morning.