Top Seven Reason I'm Glad It Finally Feels Like Spring!!

I know it's been springtime for awhile, but now it's starting to feel that way!  In no particular order, here are my top seven reason I'm glad it finally feels like spring!

1. Warm weather-- Walking out of school at 4:00pm and it’s bright out with a cool breeze and the warm glow of the sun-- I can’t think of anything better.
   

   
2. Reading outside--I love sitting outside and reading.  I’ll sit on a blanket or a chair.  I don’t care, but get me out there!
   

   
3. Picnics--Let’s eat outside!  I don’t care about the bugs, just let me eat outside!!
   

   
4. My Daughter’s birthday--She was born in the spring and although she’s only two, I love celebrating her birth and how wonderful she is!!
   

   
5. It’s Warm--I know I said this already, but I need to emphasize the importance of this!
   

   
6. We have months before it starts getting cold again--MONTHS!!! I don’t even have to worry about.
   

   
7. Sun--This goes with #1 and #5.  Although my skin does not like it and I have to slather myself body with 75SPF, I still love the feel of the sun on my skin!
   

Moving Words--A bit of earth

Ahhh, The Secret Garden.  I remember reading this growing up.  I always disliked Mary--even later on in the book.  She never settled with me.  I did feel sorry for her, losing her parents and having to live in this horrible place, but I still couldn't get past how bratty she was in the beginning.

However, I like this quote.  I like this reminder that all you need is a bit of earth to start something new.  Just give someone a bit of space and what will they do with it?  I think of my students when I read this quote. How can I give them just a little bit of earth?  I don't want to give them the flower, already grown and beautiful.  Instead, they need the space, the permission, the support to do what they can and what they want with their bit of earth.

I've decided this spring to start a little gardening, even though I know little about it.  Just a little bit of earth is all I need.  What will I achieve?

What do you think of when you read this quote?

Moving Words: Spring

The following quote is from Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins.

It sums up how I feel every year about mid-March to mid-April.  I love the Spring and I long for it all winter long.

We don't think about dandelions being hopeful, but they are harbingers of spring.  I remember being a kid and picking dandelions out of front yard and making bouquets for my mom.  It means that it's warm enough for kids to be out and sitting in the front yard, rolling around in the grass.  

Spring is time to start over.  I've never been much on the idea of new year's resolutions.  New beginnings in the spring seems more natural, not as forced as decided to start something new when you're cooped up inside all day, just doing your best to get up in the morning because it's so cold. 

Look for more spring time quotes this month on Mondays.  What are your favorite spring quotes?

Happy Easter!

Spring is here!  I hope everyone enjoys some warm, sunny Spring Time fun today!  We've already been out hunting for eggs left by the Easter Bunny.  

My daughter will be 2 soon and she loves to read.  Here are two books that the Easter Bunny left her.  We've read through both of them three times already today.

Although Hippos Go Berserk isn't exactly a "spring" book, we are BIG fans of Sandra Boynton!  I guess the Easter Bunny knew that. Lil' Miss has recently become a fan of Peter Rabbit.

What are some your favorite Spring-time books to read with your kids?