The contrast

Kelly: Yesterday, I was on call, and I got called a lot! I was a bit grumpy about it at first, given that my Saturday was spent entirely at the hospital, but then I realized that the people whom I see are serving our country. They are in harm's way on a daily basis, and the least I can do is give my Saturday to try to help them. So, the contrast to the fast-paced Saturday is compared to today's slow morning. Matt and I lingered over breakfast, drank tea, and looked at real estate...a perfect way to spend the morning. We were looking at homes in Frederick and Matt found an article about the real estate market there in the USA Today...We will have a place there, someday.

We received more snow here last night. I don't know where the forecasted 10 inches went??? We got about 3 inches of snow on top of slush. I happily shoveled the snow this morning...M and I really have switched roles! The neighbors spent about 3 hours shoveling their sidewalk, driveway, and the road in front of their house. I spent my after-shoveling time making gluten-free chocolate muffins in honor of Ava's 1st birthday. Matt surprised me with ice cream, and we had our our celebration. It wasn't the same as being home with family, but she was certainly close to our hearts. Happy Birthday, sweet niece!

My face is still peeling...I had an allergic reaction to something. I've looked like a chemical peel gone bad for about a week now. Matt continues to tell me that it looks better, but I'm not so sure.