Groundhog Day

Ellie's kindergarten class is learning about Groundhog Day. Her parting words this morning as she skipped down the driveway to the bus, "Mom, if I miss it, PLEASE tell me if the groundhog sees his shadow."

photo © 2008 David Fant | more info (via: Wylio)

My tenth birthday, northeast Ohio was treated to a sunny, warm day, unusual for March. Our driveway was a half-mile long, full of ruts. That sun had melted a lot of snow, turning those ruts into marvelous, muddy pools. The whole way home, I jumped from puddle to puddle. The sun. The puddles. The joy of turning double digits.

Do you remember sweet moments, when life was pure and simple?

Enjoy this time, sweet Ellie. Spring is on its way!