snowed in

We've been without power since 9pm. It's about 55 in the house right now. Kids and I camped in front of the fireplace. I thought about going to my sister's house but realized we were locked in by the electric gate that wouldn't open. I'm ready to strangle the boys who have been talking and whispering and not shushing so I could sleep since 5:30am. I'm so glad I didn't live in pioneer times. I wouldn't have survived or I would and my children wouldn't.