Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Springing & Swinging

Spring, though not officially here, is not far off.

Proof: a lovely crocus at the base of our English walnut tree...
...small but bright. It is the first flower to bloom each year.

Further proof: small boys swinging outside in the sunshine.
Little jeans...
...little shoes...
...little bodies...
...sweetness.

The Professor was back today...
...and as soon as he saw David's glasses, Tobin wanted to wear some, too.
Thomas the Tank Engine sunglasses will have to do.
Joy!

What a wonderful time of year! After winter's chill, the warmth of spring is a most welcome guest; and little boys who have been cooped up for too long can revel in the outdoors once again.

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I can't let this day pass without at least a mention of the significance it holds for Jeff and I. It was on this date, 14 years ago, that our relationship took off (the story is here); and St. Patrick's Day has never been the same for me since!

5 comments:

Sally said...

Your boys are look so cute and funny in those glasses!

Sally said...

P.S. You are also a brave and patient mommy to have tie shoes on your little boys! We use velcro shoes, almost exclusively, for Paul and Hannah.

Patti said...

I loved clicking over to read your "met cute" story! I read a biography of Elizabeth Barrett Browning when I was single (and still many years from marriage) and remember thinking how romantic her epistolary courtship with Robert Browning was.

Jeremy Quinn said...

"It was on this date, 14 years ago, that our relationship took off"

WOW! March 15th, 1996 is the day our relationship took off! (Tasha and I of course)

Margie said...

A crocus! I didn't know what one looked like. I laughed at David in the glasses.