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You’re beginning to lose track of your neighbors’ appearances. Have they all retreated to warmer climates, or are they simply more cautious than you? It’s freezing outside, and you’re convinced some haven’t left their homes since autumn.
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On multiple occasions, you’ve thought about hurling that towel in your entryway across the room. You know the one—the wet boot towel, caked in salt and grime. It’s meant for your children to use, yet it remains a sad pile surrounded by drenched, muddy footwear, with white salt rings forming around each boot. That towel? It’s the bane of your existence.
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You’ve come to understand that the entire winter routine of gloves, mittens, boots, jackets, and making snowmen ultimately leads to one thing: hot chocolate. The very idea of it now gives you a headache.
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You’ve allowed your kids to engage in outrageous activities just to burn off pent-up energy. After they’ve scaled the staircase rail, you pop in those old boot camp DVDs. At this point, it’s not desperation; it’s sheer brilliance. (And hey, at least someone is putting them to use….)
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Just the thought of the hours between 4 PM and 7 PM fills you with dread. The prospect of spending another hour indoors, trying to keep your kids entertained, could drive anyone to madness. And don’t even get me started on the ridiculousness of that so-called “mess-less” sand. Seriously?
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You feel a wave of guilt wash over you when you think about the amount of screen time your kids have had this winter. What else is there to do when you’re trapped in a house with -20 degree wind chills? Which brings me to Pinterest and its unrealistic winter survival suggestions.
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While I appreciate Pinterest’s creativity, I have no desire to build a snowman—whether outside in the cold or inside on my living room floor.
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You’ve eliminated everyone from your social media who lives south of Charleston. Their constant posts about how “cold” it is at 57 degrees are infuriating. Really? My kids think anything above 33 degrees is a heatwave and would probably want to swim!
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You’ve reached your limit with the illnesses circulating in your home. Even if you wanted to venture out, someone is always sick—stomach bugs here, fevers there, and runny noses everywhere. If you’re unwell, please just stay home!
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You are undeniably, unquestionably, and completely going stir-crazy.
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Summary
As the winter months drag on, many parents find themselves yearning for the arrival of spring. From the exhaustion of keeping children entertained indoors to the frustration of dealing with seasonal sickness and the never-ending chore of managing winter gear, the signs are clear: we are ready for warmer weather.
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