Christmas Day. clear & cold & a couple of inches of snow. The children had a good time all day, at Johns for dinner & Ida's for supper. but it was no pleasure in it for me. the longer the time goes on, the more I realize what I am up against.

Saturday Dec 26th. Coldest morning this winter 3 below zero they say.

Sunday Dec 27th Very cold night 10 below zero at Bedtime last night and they Say 14 to 20 below this morning