Friends, I am SO ready for Spring. I know we are in the midst of Lent. Perhaps I shouldn't be having "think spring" thoughts. But the weather where I am lends itself to thoughts of Aruba, the Carribbean, Nevada in the middle of summer! I can't wait for beautiful warm sun that stays longer and stronger, the smell of the new grass starting and buds emerging into small samplings of spring blossoms. I feel cabin fever annoying me this year more than ever...and yet, I thought it would certainly pass me by, as busy as we've been. But no. Who says the life of a homeschooling mother is easy....(no one, I hope!) :-) And throw in a bit a stress; it doesn't help that I have 25 First Reconciliants ready to receive their sacrament tomorrow afternoon at our parish, and while this is wonderful, wonderful, wonderful, I am nervous, nervous, nervous for them. I'm not sure why - maybe it's a good sign though that I can still feel this way, and I haven't gone completely numb after all these years of teaching this class! God bless them, every one.
So, tomorrow is to bring weather in the 40s. That might be a teaser.....but I will be very appreciative. For now, I enjoy my fragrant yellow roses, given me by my husband this week for Valentines day....and now and then a sniff of a beautiful floral perfume (how about: Imari Seduction - plum, vanilla and orchid).
Our oldest son celebrated his 17th birthday yesterday. I went into labor with him on Valentines Day of '91, .....of course, during the blizzard of the century here in Ohio!
I am grateful all the same - (and sure I wouldn't change a thing), well, except maybe the thermometer a little......
Have a blessed and heart-warming weekend, wherever you are, whatever you do.....God bless!
So, tomorrow is to bring weather in the 40s. That might be a teaser.....but I will be very appreciative. For now, I enjoy my fragrant yellow roses, given me by my husband this week for Valentines day....and now and then a sniff of a beautiful floral perfume (how about: Imari Seduction - plum, vanilla and orchid).
Our oldest son celebrated his 17th birthday yesterday. I went into labor with him on Valentines Day of '91, .....of course, during the blizzard of the century here in Ohio!
I am grateful all the same - (and sure I wouldn't change a thing), well, except maybe the thermometer a little......
Have a blessed and heart-warming weekend, wherever you are, whatever you do.....God bless!
This post brings back memories! Our oldest son mentioned in this turned 19 this February (and is in college). This year I have 11 First Sacraments' children and the SNOW here is quite unbelievable! When I have time I'll post about the February Blizzards and hopefully some wintry pics. Until then, THINK SPRING! :)
