i live in the mid west and there is supposed to be a ice storm heading my way. my husband is overseas and it's just me and our two small children at home. my parents want me to come stay at their house cause if the power lines go down i won't have heat at my house. my parents drive me insane!!!!! i can't stand them!!!!! I know it would be best for my children though. how can i get through the next couple of days without pulling my hair out?
2007-01-13 06:01:59 · 17 answers · asked by honeybear 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Bite a bullet and go over there. Your husband I can assure you wants to know your safe and so is the kids. It is really cold out there and I live in the midwest and in the middle of an ice storm in a mobil home. Expecting the power to go out any minute.
Should be studying but this computer is just to tempting.
My parents drive me insane to but I am glad I have them.
Wouldn't want to live with them though.
Go over there. The next few days are going to be worst.
On second thought to late now to go out anywhere. The roads are to slick. Maybe you should have them bring you an infa-red
gas heater. You can light them with a match, don't need electricity. better stay put and wrap up in a blanket.
2007-01-13 06:08:39 · answer #1 · answered by Steven 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Dear ice storm,
We had this happen two years ago. We live in the country so we lost power heat and water (we have a well). It was no fun at all. Your biggest priority is taking care of your children, I have 4. If you choose not to go to mom's house I can understand. Be prepared. Buy bottled water, food that does not go bad and does not need to be cooked or refrigerated (peanut butter and bread etc.) Fill up your bathtub with fresh water just in case you have a well like us you cannot even flush the toilets so use a bucket of water. Buy batteries and flashlights, candles will work but you do need a heat source so get a kerosene heater. Be careful these can be dangerous. At the very least check around for a local shelter to take your family to and they can probably provide these things for you.
Good Luck
2007-01-13 06:12:37 · answer #2 · answered by melissa s 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be kind. Be loving. Be grateful you have parents who are willing to put up with you and your two small children. Worry more about not driving THEM insane.
The nicer you work on being, the easier it will go. The more love you give, the less they will bother you.
Try to help them out--- cook a few meals so mom has a break. Let her play with the kids while you pick up the mess they've made.
Your parents will be gone before too long--- I know what it is like to be the ONLY one to look after my kids--- no one else to turn to in an emergency. Thank God you have parents who care!
You'd be surprised how much of a difference a change in YOUR attitude will make--- No matter how annoying or obnoxious they may be, you can deflect it with your 'shield' of good thoughts and loving attitude.
A good parent makes many sacrifices for their kids--- grow up. This is a piece of cake! Kids come first--ALWAYS!
2007-01-13 06:13:12 · answer #3 · answered by Rani 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the power lines should be fine. just stay inside. but if the heat does go off, go stay with a friend in a different neighborhood. whole towns normally do not go out at the same time. i live in wisconsin. AND ITS SNOWING. i just noticed that. lol im in a good mood now. i just moved here, and this year happens to be the first year there was practically no snow. but big flakes are coming down...thanks for inspiring me to look out the window! lol
good luck. hope everyone stays safe. stay off the roads if possible.
2007-01-13 06:07:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-31 00:22:33 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Midwest ice storm? Be prepared for three days locked inside wherever you are.
It'll be too dangerous to drive (way, waaay too dangerous) and you could lose power for a long time.
Go someplace with food, water, and a fireplace!
2007-01-13 06:06:34 · answer #6 · answered by You Should Be Pied 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When you became a parent you put their welfare and need first regardless of your own i'm in the midwest too and considering that the southwest of me just got dumped with feet of snow and didn't have power your children need heat if they can provide what your kids need then put your pride aside and go.
2007-01-13 06:05:38 · answer #7 · answered by Gen 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Our power lines are all underground here. So we rarely lose our electricity. I can't think of anything you can do regarding that if they are above ground. However, you can get insulation and wrap it around any exposed hose pipes outside so that your water doesn't freeze and you find yourself without water flowing into the house. That happened to us years ago.
2007-01-13 06:10:10 · answer #8 · answered by Night Wind 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your first priority is the safety of yourself and the children. Take a few goods books or knitting or something you enjoy, take some things for the kids to enjoy. Take care, be safe.
2007-01-13 06:55:06 · answer #9 · answered by angel 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pack things that relax you. Take books and things to do to keep your mind off how bad your parents drive you bananas. Take bubble bath stuff so that if you get stressed you can just run some warm water and soak!
2007-01-13 06:05:36 · answer #10 · answered by Melissa Breazeale 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋