Outside

Outside is a whole new world everyday. New leaves are emerging from the ground and every tree has new buds each morning. We are preparing beds for vegetables which means new dirt to explore. Piles of old leaves are now pockets of new flowers. Otto remembers last year and how much he loves playing in the sand and dirt, Mette is just discovering the joys of dirt and sand. Together they are having a wonderful time. There is endless fascination in watching sand fall from their little fingers. Checking each and every emerging tulip and daffodil never grows old. Backhoes and shovels have been very busy getting things ready. For what, we don't know. I have blown so many bubbles that I have started to feel faint and had to take a break. The kids both have scraped knees and sand in their hair that I never seem to get out. Suddenly we are reacquainted with our neighbors as everyone is outside enjoying the beautiful weather just as we are. I am sure people everywhere enjoy spring, how could you not, but living here where there really is a winter to emerge from makes it that much more sweet. Just a few weeks ago there were hats, gloves, coats and boots needed before heading out. Now the door is open and out they run. Otto comes and goes as he pleases and if I wasn't certain Mette would fall down the steps she would too. This is going to be a good summer, I can tell. Full of bicycle rides (you should see Otto on his "motorcylce", it is amazing), popsicles, the FREEZ, sand, dirt and scraped knees. We are ready.