Spring!

It's taken me a little while to fully adjust to the time change that happened earlier this week. I was commenting to a friend of mine the other day, that it seems like you need three extra hours of sleep to make up for that one that you missed. Anyway, I think my internal clock has finally adjusted. I actually love the time change in the spring. It means I get to see the sunrise on my way to work in the morning, and have time once I get home to take a walk and play outside with the dogs before the sun goes down. Last night I was marveling at how warm and light it was at 7:00 pm. The ground is starting to thaw, things are starting to get green, the birds are singing, the kids are rowdy at school. ;) All sure signs of spring.

Spring is also that sweet anticipation of summer. Being a teacher, I really look forward to summer and the chance to re-energize and plan for the next school year. I enjoy travelling with my children. We've explored quite a few states, and have plans to go add some more to our 'list' this summer. My oldest daughter and I have a pact that I'm going to try to make it into all 50 states by the time I'm 50 (and she's going to do that too, by the time she's 50). I have 15 years and 13 states to go. Alaska may be tricky.

Spring also means Easter and as I look forward to Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday, I am thankful once again for the redemption Christ offers. New life, spring, a fresh start. :)