Before the plows came

Bateman Street in Roslindale around 8:30 a.m. (also see Savoy Street in the South End).

Alison reports she had to console her son because, unlike surrounding towns, Lexington kept its schools open (if it's any consolation, Alison, Boston did the same thing):

... I assured him that it's only December 9, winter (on the calendar anyway) hasn't officially started, and that there's surely more white stuff to come. ...

And I promised the wee one a trip to one of the local sled hills if it stays snow.

Erika, meanwhile, gets the day off - and promptly finds herself dialing 911:

"Police department, what's your emergency?"

"Umm... I'm not sure it's an emergency... I'm 7 months pregnant, it's snowing and I'm locked out of my house..."