Spring, Revoked

Life in MN carries with it a lot of uncertainty with respect to the weather. Yard work one day can move to snow plowing the next.

Last week, I finally allowed myself to switch into a Spring state of mind. I saw the weather warming, the snow receding and the birds singing. I mistakenly let my winter guard down, packed away our snow boots and jackets and spent a couple hours in the yard clearing away brush and preparing the flower beds for Spring.

BIG MISTAKE.

After several glorious days spent outdoors with the kids it happened. There were the familiar colors of snow appearing on the radar map on the news. Winter Storm Warning. And just like that - we are thrust back into winter. Spring feels so far away again and there is snow as far as my eyes can see. Boo.

So again we hunker down for hopefully what will be one last winter hurrah before being able to switch to our Spring mindset... for good this time!

The things we bought to grill last week will have to get comfy in the freezer until enough snow has melted off the deck to make it possible (and safe) to be out firing up the grill again!

I've made a new rule that will take the guesswork out of when our family should pack up our winter gear. Our winter bin stays accessible until after the first swim of the year! I think that'll be a safe bet. Probably....