Too soon

I walked through the garden district, on 28th Street.
First I was hit with the sweet smell of lilacs in bloom. Then bundles of pussy willows. Oh how I love their soft touch. Wow all those bulb flowers, daffodils and the other fragrant bulbs. I see the plants pushing up from the soil in the parks and gardens of home too.

But it is too soon, these are all the signs of spring. Today is still January and though I am enjoying the warm winter I know it is odd, even somewhat eerie. I am grateful for the cold of winter when it comes. It makes me love the warmth of spring even more.


 

 

Little yellow cup

Little yellow frill

Little yellow star

and that's a daffodil!

Shhhh...

 I have to say, I am very happy to report, I have been in such good spirits these past weeks/month and it is continuing. I don't want to say it too loud or cause it to change. Granted, my mood, as always goes up and down but I have been feeling very Hopeful and that is keeping the spirits high ....

New Year, New Perpectives

2012
Not hard to spell that string of numbers out.
The holidays glided by with joy and relative ease this year. Some difficult moments, but we got through them and are learning new ways to to ease forward. Trying to keep the comfort & joy in the everyday. That is a difficult task. I'm learning I have to seek help and acceptance with each of the small and large challenges. Immediately.

I was relieved when parties and celebrations were over after January First or Second. Glad to get back to the regular routine. But the holidays officially ended today, Monday, January 9th, the morning my son woke up and said "who took our tree". I am glad we had it up as long as we did. Thank you tree for giving us your life, sharing yourself in our house for a month, lighting our days and brightening our hearts. We even added new ornaments to our tree on this morning.  But still it was time. The city sanitation still collects them and makes useful mulch out of the trees up until January 14th.

I have not yet posted my 2011 gratitude's or my 2012 affirmation prayers. Coming Soon.

December 25

Christmas Day, the final day on this advent calender

We woke early eager to see the new treats and special packaged gifts! A glorious day of fun and gift giving, playing with toys, eating delicious food and a great time was had by all.

December 24

Chocolate treat with message

             Enjoy Christmas Eve with Grandpa, Mama and Papa

  

December 23

Chocolate treat with message

                Greet Grandpa and play games together

     

December 22

Chocolate treat with message

                 Hum Christmas Songs together

         

December 21

Fruit treat with message

              Read a specially personalized Christmas Book together

       

December 20

Chocolate treat with message

             Make Chocolate Pretzels with candy cane & sprinkles

      

December 19

Chocolate treat with message

                   Sing Christmas Jingle Bells together