The Power of Power

After some wintery weather on Sunday, we woke up Monday morning to a very cold, very dark house. Our power was out and would remain that way until late on Tuesday afternoon. Luckily, we are so blessed to have our families here and lots of options for warm, bight places to pass the time. 

We packed a day bag and headed to my mom's apartment on Monday morning, assuming the power would be out for a few hours and we would go back home. So I didn't bring my camera with me, but the day included:

-A trip to the book store, where Cullen ever so cleverly found a lego set and a football book and said "Mommy....actually....Marme? I need to ask you something..." and naturally, came back home with legos and a football book (B opted for legos and a monster truck book.)

-a two boy cuddle nap in Uncle Tommy's room

-An intense game of run-around-the-lobby-as-fast-as-you-can

-fort building

-A trip with Papa to the ice cream store

And as night approached and no power was restored, Kev got off work and grabbed some more things for overnight, dropped the dog off at the kennel and joined us. 

We woke up Tuesday to more snow, and still no power so we decided to head down to my inlaws for the day. The snow was falling for most the morning and the boys had a blast, especially since Nana, Pop and Aunt Katie were all home too.

All the boys spent a long time playing Topple,

taking naps, playing in the basement, watching old VHS movies and cuddling with Nana

We found out that afternoon from a neighbor that the power had been restored, so we stayed through dinner and then packed up again to head home. 

We were very grateful to be in our own beds last night but so thankful that our parents were here to take care of us the past two days!