Winter is long...

I love winter...I love snow...I love cuddling up on the couch with cider, coffee, tea, hot cocoa, etc. It is one of my favorite memories really....However, as March approaches, I am starting to get tired of the cold weather, my winter clothes, the darkess hovering at 5pm. I am ready for spring, to run outside. Go hiking after work. Not worrying every step whether I will slip on the ice or not. I want more sunshine! I want to sit outside!

I talked to John the other day about how we both do not do winter well....My knee is still not up to par to start snowboarding this year. The snow came in December, but has not done much since. We have been stuck with a foot and a half of ice in the front yard FOREVER! I do love winter though...when winter means snow, and not just cold weather. I am waiting for the cold I have had since November to finally lift. (allergies really).

I think the kids at school are feeling it too...They are restless and it is driving ME crazy! I am losing patience and find myself at least 2 times a day taking deep breaths deliberately to calm down. It is not their fault, but AHHH!!!!!! I think John and I will try to do something fun this weekend.

We are planning a trip to Moab again over spring break. This is only a month away! Last year in Moab it was 65 degrees when we were there! I cant wait! However, there are report cards to get done, conferences to hold, assessments to write. And...yes...taxes to file. WHEW! Wish me luck as I plow through until day light savings time.