Super Blue Blood Moon Partial Eclipse

Here is what we saw this morning, the Super Blue Blood Moon Partial Eclipse.  The super moon part is easy, as it is 14% bigger in appearance.  The blue moon part is the fact that it is the second full moon of the month.  The blood moon is based on the reddish appearance of the moon, which is a result of the eclipse, which we only got to see a partial eclipse this morning.  But see it we did!

We went outside this morning to take a peek at the partial eclipse - and then dashed back inside because it was pretty chilly still.  It's still winter, so it makes sense that the temperatures have been pretty cold outside.  The temperatures have been pretty low this winter though, and that's been the trend lately.  The weather has also been more dry than usual, so that's why we haven't seen much in the way of snow.  Of course, we had the big snow event back in December, but other than the brief ultra cold frosting a few weeks ago, that's been it so far.  It's been, to those of us who love snow, a mixed bag.  We can't get enough of the stuff, and once we saw such an amazing snowfall back in December, we couldn't wait to see more.  After all, if it's snowing this early in the season, then by gum, the snow is going to really come down in January, right?

Not really.  Yeah, it's been somewhat of a letdown.  But that's okay.  The thing to remember is to be grateful for December's incredible snowfall.  That was so much more than we've gotten in three years or so, and if that's it, then it's still the best thing we've had in a while.

It's just that some of us want it to snow more often than that.  I'm not sure what "enough" snow is for people like us.  Maybe three significant snow events?  Maybe two?  Not sure.  I know people elsewhere see so much snow they tire of it very quickly.  But there's something magical about snow for the rest of us down in the south, who can't wait to get out there and build a snowman or something.

Daddy dropped Madison off at school this morning, the two of us listening to "The Greatest Showman" soundtrack again.  This is the soundtrack of our lives right now, with Madison requesting this song or that.  Right now, she likes "Rewrite the Stars" and "A Million Dreams."  She has the music on her MP3 player, along with several other soundtracks too.

It was a full day for Daddy at work, and a big day for Madison at school.  She still hasn't done her speech yet, so once more we'll practice and get ready for tomorrow.  Also, she was doing piano and some math homework as well.  Finally, she was creating some artwork for the yearbook, which is getting to be a pretty big honor.

Tonight was KidPak, and Daddy got to see Dr. Mark Rutland upstairs (and buy his new book!).  It's good to get to go to grown-up services from time to time.  Madison went to bed on time, so Daddy didn't get to see her this evening, except for peeking in on her after she was asleep.    Mommy and Daddy sat up, trying out the guest bedroom tonight, mainly because of the death of our waterbed this morning.

This morning, Daddy woke up and thought, "Either the bed is leaking or I am."  Sure enough, the bed was leaking, and we're not entirely sure from where.  But it appears as if it is time to get a new mattress.  This last one was really nice for so long, one that was supposedly designed by NASA engineers.  That was a funny advertisement for the mattress, although it wasn't necessary:  we were sold on it when we tried it out.  Oh yes, and there's the other thing:  trying out mattresses.  We actually might be all going out to try mattresses soon, which is funny to think about.  Going to a store, lying down on various mattresses, as we try them out.  We could do the "Elf" thing, and bounce around on different ones for fun.  Or maybe start a pillow fight.  I'm sure mattress sales places have seen it all though.  Either way, it's time to get a new mattress.

Tonight, we were in the guest bedroom, and it's nice and comfortable.  But we miss our old bed!