Spring is well underway and I’m celebrating. Some of these celebrations are borne from intention while others occur as naturally as breath. They are, in random order:
Color
Green grass and leaves, flowering trees and shrubs are here. They’ve created a feast for my earth-tone weary eyes and I am grateful.
Time
After a long too-busy season, life for our family slowed enough for us to take a deep breath. That same season, known at our house as robotics, may come again. We’re trying to decide whether or not to say “yes” to that and, if so, how we’ll approach it so that we’ll live closer to thrive than survive.
Celebrations
Yes, we’re trying to celebrate celebrating at our house–more joy in simple pleasures. I’m trying to reestablish the habit of using the good stuff because it’s not that much extra effort and they, my family and the others who come to our house, are worth it.
One easy celebration: Saturday morning brunch. Gingerbread for my son. Paper straws, cloth napkins, and proper teacups for my daughters.
Graduation
I’m not celebrating the fact that my oldest is leaving us; I’ve ticked off (read mourned) lots of lasts since he was tiny. Right now I am celebrating the fact that he’s healthy and strong and ready to move on to the next phase of his life.
Natural Music
I heard my first bird of the season as I walked toward church one Sunday morning and the song lifted a ten-pound burden from my soul. Weeks later, the frogs joined in. The warmer the day, the louder they chirp. Natural music gives me hope.
The Table
It’s the season for meats and veggies grilled on the deck. Indoors, this recipe for Carne Asada Nachos in the crockpot has become a versatile staple for our springtime table. Beyond nachos it’s perfect for burrito bowls or wrapped up in a tortilla. A fun morning celebration: a Marmalade Roll, straight from Narnia, or at least from The Unofficial Narnia Cookbook.
And you? What are you celebrating this spring?