School's Closed (but not really)

I am sorry, mapper snapper, but we have SNOW -- again, again, and again. 

There is nothing more exciting than the night before the storm.  The anticipation is marvelous.  School kids and teachers hope together and make plans "just in case it snows," and even the adults who have nothing to do with school anymore are excited.

The anticipation builds for days.  "Snow in your forecast!"  "Friday morning will be a slow commute!"  "Dig out those boots again!"   "It's a big storm - nine inches!!"  And last night there was even a reminder on local radio: "Walmart has a new supply of snow shovels."

By 10:00 last night, a local district had already cancelled classes for today.  Snow accumulation at that point: 0.00 inches.  Kenseth made the promised snow a matter of prayer.  "Dear Jesus, I know you want my teacher to have a day off.  I really like him, so could you make it a really big snowstorm?"

At 5:30 this morning, Checkered and I watched our school district's cable channel and there it was: 

"SNOW DAY.  All district schools are closed." 

Stewart and I double-checked the district channel again at 6:00. 

 "SNOW DAY.  All district schools are closed." 

I insanely awoke my other children to tell them to sleep in. 

And then...and then....AND THEN at 7:30 the message said:

"All district schools are open. Expect bus delays."

The magic is over.  The thrill is gone.  The promised nine inches will be 4ish.  And four angry Flag children are safely delivered to school.