Just Around The Corner

I love the summer. I love the heat, bare feet, the pool, barbecues, tank tops and shorts, and working in yard. I hate the winter and I'm NOT a fan of the Fall. Yeah, yeah, yeah, the colors are pretty and all, but I'm usually already cold and am getting a glimpse of what is to come. MORE cold.

I can't say I LOVE the Spring, but I have to say it renews my hope of survival. It's verification that sunshine is just around the corner. I had a neighbor once say to me that I was like a little flower. I'm only seen in the sunshine. Just as the ground begins to thaw and the blossoms begin to peek out, I, too, begin to thaw and am seen periodically outdoors.

I have a tree out my bedroom window. I know when Spring has arrived because most mornings I wake up to the chirp of baby birds. Without fail, it makes me smile. Not a bad way to start a day, huh?

So, here's to Spring.  I can't wait to don tank tops, shorts and remove my shoes for a few months. I'm anticipating taking the top off my jeep, cranking the ever-so-fabulous 80's rock and driving without a destination. I can't wait to dig in the dirt, plant some flowers, weed the garden and trim up the trees. I'm excited to try new recipes for the back porch barbecues. I'm nearly giddy with excitement over the family-get-togethers and the summer nights of mush-ball or kick ball. I'm counting down the days to be able to take my granddaughter, Hailey, to the pool. Here's to new life, new hope, new smells and the promise of a great tomorrow!