Because Minnesota, That's Why

A large number of Scandinavians live in Minnesota. I think the reason is that only someone whose anscestors once worshipped Thor (or who perhaps still do) can mentally cope with the fact that this morning there was SLEET, ICE, SNOW AND *THUNDER AND LIGHTNING*

As one of Shawn's friends posted on her Facebook status today: Clearly, Thor is fighting the Ice Giants today. Today is a day for the business of Gods. This is not a day for mere mortals to brave.

And yet we did.

Here's Mason helping scrap the thick layer of ice and snow off our car:


And, Mason, who LOVES winter, shows off his "Tard," the Grumpy Cat, face at this unseasonable April weather:


And... somehow, I got Shawn and Mason off to work and school only a few minutes late.

Now my big plan is to hunker down, plant my butt on the radiator, and write for a while until the snow slows down. Then I'll shovel the walk and the unbury the car and get a few groceries. Because... it's supposed to continue to do this ALL WEEKEND.