First time driving in snow

It was my first time in front of American students and they were very kind. I had some excellent questions and they can't imagine that we could run over kangaroos as a common occurrence. I stopped there with the different types of native wildlife we're inclined to mow down on the way to our destinations. While talking about road hazards it would be pertinent to mention that now I've almost mastered the driving on the wrong side of the road, Colorado threw another obstacle my way "driving in snow". I was told that it would be a lot like driving in sand. Well there may be comparisons but it's more like somewhere between sand and mud. You move at a snail's pace and are happy for the lack of pace. Jason
Tess and I have enjoyed our first day housebound. We had fair warning yesterday that our sunny, chilly days were about to turn nasty with reports of 'arctic winds' hitting by lunch on Wednesday. Since the windows are double glazed it's very quiet inside and today was like watching a silent movie. The snow has just got heavier and heavier and it's about -10. Unfortunately, Jason is going to discover the intricacies of snow shoveling at 5am tomorrow. I've been looking up tips for him on the net. As he starts teaching at 7am(!!!), he needs to get started with that shovel. while Tess and I sleep soundly. He better not wake us up.
Tess' body clock has finally got back to normal. We had a few sleepless nights. Before today, we have been out exploring our neighbourhood. We are in walking distance to a few enormous supermarkets where sugary snacks seem to feature heavily in every aisle. Food is very inexpensive. In fact, everything is very inexpensive. Yesterday I bought a hairdryer for $10. We have found the local library which was huge and packed.
Tess looks adorable in her white suit with the face and ears. Everyone wants to comment as we walk by with her strapped to me, smiling and kicking her legs. One little girl called out 'Daddy why can't my baby sister be a bunny too?'
Jason has just popped next door because the next door neighbour seems to have started on his driveway. Maybe 5am is too late. Maybe he has to do it twice!
Twice it is. Our next door's neighbour's young boy is helping him. Looks cold out there. And the snow is falling as fast as they shovel. Shame there's only one shovel.
Ann-Marie