The rest of the story: So…the other problem yesterday was this: We woke up in the morning to find out that we were completely out of fuel oil. We have two driveways, the lower one leads to the garage and Rich has been busy keeping that one plowed out. But the upper one we have not plowed, since we were not using it. However, in order for the fuel truck to be able to deliver oil we had to get the upper driveway plowed. So on the way to church Rich arranged to rent a Bobcat for that afternoon, so he could clear out the upper driveway and widen the lower one, too, to make room for more snow if it comes.
The Bobcat got delivered while Rich was in the E.R. where he rested and slept and was examined. When it was all over he came home and, **you guessed it**, went right out to plow the driveways and then put just enough fuel in the tank so we would have heat and hot water before the fuel delivery.
He wasn’t done until 9:30pm….I was totally exhausted by the time he was done, as I had spent the day worried about him, waiting for his health reports to come back, and then waiting for him to be done with his huge snow shoveling job/fuel job. Not to mention the energetic youngins to keep track of. I just wanted to snuggle with my husband and know he was okay and to rest in his arms. And of course, Rich was sick and needed the same thing (time with wife).
Well, it finally happened– and even after a shower he smelled strongly of gasoline. (A manly man smell.) We ate ice cream on the couch and then went to bed, snuggled, and talked for maybe 10 minutes before we both were too tired. We went to sleep.
This morning he left for work at 6 but he did get take the time to get his prescription filled, thankfully. 
And he called me later in the morning for a few minutes.
I had a very hectic morning chasing my almost 2 year old and cleaning up his messes. But I did decide, from now on when he makes a mess (like throwing his cheerios or dumping the crayons) he will have to clean it up himself. Enough is enough. I chased my 2 year old and took care of the other 6 children, homeschooled them, cleaned up the house a little, made meals, did laundry, on and on. All with not the greatest of attitudes, I am afraid to say.
But now I get to sit for a few minutes and post some pictures that I took this morning. Rich plowed last night so there are even bigger piles of snow for the children to play in and on.
Ethan was digging;
David was trying (and failing) to reach an icicle:
Grace was frolicking up and down the mountains like a goat.
This is an interesting picture. It’s our buried picnic table (on the left of the photo, you can see the upper edge of it), and Grace walking on the snow.
The helpful Bobcat:
Grace at the lower driveway:
Jacob took this picture of me. This was just moments before I fell over in the snow and said, “I’m not following you anymore, this is not fun.”
Okay, Mama quiet time is over. Now it’s change gaggacious diaper time. I need a clothespin!
Good to be Home 
man, that’s a lot of snow!
“…all with not the greatest of attitudes…” LOL I know every mom can relate! Have a great week!
Yes,I know that”manly,man”smell. 🙂 My husband is a”mechanic”in his spare time.He loves to work on small engines so he often smells like gas,oil,paint,etc.Good luck with the yucky diaper!
Wow! That is a Lot of snow!My boys are wishing they had piles that high to play in. One by one they called each other over to see your pictures! =)
You are so funny!That IS a lot of snow…my goodness graciousness…I hate to think of what it will be like once all this starts to melt….but isn’t it nice how the snow covers all the kid mess in the yard? I always enjoy that part:)Glad to hear Rich was feeling strong enough to do all that work though…it means he is not seriously ill!And it sure looks like the weekend was rough on someone else besides me:) good to know sometimes:)Have a WONDERFUL new week! I need to write you a letter again…
I can not imagine all the snow, they are calling for snow starting tonight, we are hoping for 5-8 inches!!! Also glad to know that there are more mom’s out there that sometimes just have days that the “attitudes aren’t all that great”!!! Love your blog!
Wow that’s a lot of snow and a couple of tiring days for you! Hope things ease up for ya. : )
Wow do you usually get that much snow every winter?
Oh my, to think he did all that work when he got home from emergency. Glad to hear he is doing better, and you finally got to snuggle. Good idea with Sethy. I know it will be work to train him, but otherwise he is off starting the next mess while you are cleaning one, right? Wow, look at all that snow. Those are huge piles! Fun for us to see. HUGS and more HUGS.
Wow you guys have alot of snow. Hope Rich is doing better.
That IS a bunch of snow! They are saying we are to get a bunch here over the next 48 hours ~ not really looking forward to the ice they say is coming with it ~
Snuggle time with the hubs is just the best. Can I please come play in the snow? It looks like a blast!
So glad your husband is ok praise the Lord for that! He sounds just like my hubby… My husband was harvesting this fall all the while having two kidney stones in a ton of pain. Those men of ours! LOL. That is a lot of snow….it looks like TONS of FUN! 🙂 The kids will remember this snowy winter for years to come! 🙂 Will pray for complete and quick healing for your hubby and that you can get some good rest too. ❤
We’re next, and it will be a record snow according to all predictions. I can’t wait. We’re snuggled up with everything we need, including firewood, and Jesse will stay home, as all businesses will, most likely, close. Highway patrol wants no traveling out on the roads! Yay! Extra time with my “boyfriend” and our children! 🙂 Your pictures were enjoyed by my girls AND me. They especially liked the ones of Grace!
What a sweet post. I love seeing all the picture of snow.
Yep it is just like that in New york where there is lake effect snow, it is SO SO much work. Good memories for the kids though! David with that far reach stopped my heart, I was thinking “No no no don’t fall that is the last thing Shanda needs right now!!!!”
Ditto everything Jenny said It’s so funny, when we were growing up, I did all talking for both of us since I was the oldest.Now I rely on her to say the right thing!
You look like one of the kids in that last picture, I had to do a double take . I’ve been praying for you guys. I love how the snow sparkles like diamonds. Today was a crazy day today, too. I had to ask the Lord to show me how to be a good mom to them at different occassions today. Just to remind me that I can’t do it alone!
Wow, you guys have really gotten the snow. Fun for children though! Blessings on your day.
We were worried about Rich, and are so glad he is okay. I can hardly imagine that much snow. We’re lucky if we get an inch per winter. It is so pretty. I would really hate to run out of fuel with all that cold and snow.
Just a wee bit busy I see!
hi shanda…….i just got updated on everything. i hope rich is continuing to do better. i know the worrying about him makes it hard to concentrate on all the other little things going on around you. love and hugs, connie