Putting some Spring in my Step

"And Spring arose on the garden fair, like the Spirit of Love felt everywhere; And each flower and herb on Earth's dark breast rose from the dreams of its wintry rest." ~ Percy Bysshe Shelley

Months ago, I told myself that I was going to embrace winter and that I was going to feel optimistic about it. Uh, that is just not happening. I can't help it, I'm a springtime girl! I long to be outside and smell that clean air and wet grass. I am happiest when I am digging in my garden and feeling the light warmth of the sun on my skin. Spring brings out the best in me.

Last night we had a thunderstorm and got some rain and I woke up to a little tease of a very slight spring feeling in the air. I took a walk with my son to his bus stop and breathed it in. I knew that when I got back, I wanted to make coffee and play around in Photoshop with some spring photos from last year. As you can tell by my new blog header, I am getting in the spring mindset ~ even if it is a tad early. It takes away the winter blues and crabbiness. Whatever helps, right?

So, yeah I am counting down the days until March 1st. One more month! It's almost here. Spring officially begins for me on March 1st. ;) And once spring comes, I am under those trees with my camera and driving my husband nuts having to stop here and here whenever I spy some beauty. Oh the fun. But, those blooms are so short. Almost precious to me.

And then there is that day in very late winter when you hear the very first early morning singing of birds out your window. That day puts a smile on my face and a big spring in my step... love that!

Yes, this month {January} has been a long one. It feels like it is going so slow and dragging. But, it is finally almost over.

And pretty soon we'll be seeing these lovely petals again! :)