Spring is in the air … I think. Apart from the record high temperature and then snowfall two days later about two weeks ago, I’m hopeful Spring is finally here to stay.

I’ve said this before, but Spring is one of my favorite seasons. I love seeing new life in nature. Neighbors that you haven’t seen much all winter surface with the warm weather. We round the last bend of a school year for our daughter. Family walks with the dog transpire without having to bundle up. Yes, I love Springtime.

Yesterday on our walk, I found myself looking at the trees threatening to show life on their branches, and imaged picnics and BBQs in the backyard, possible flowers blooming now that our puppy is nearing one year old, and summer vacations. I caught myself smiling at the thought of such great things.

How is it that Spring can invoke such excitement and anticipation when nature still appears so brown and dull? For me, the thrill of Springtime is the reminder that renewal will be around the corner. I may not see it yet, but I know it’s coming. Whatever has lingered, will have its chance to be refreshed and new, like a new resolution to tackle those weeds before they overtake my rose bushes this Summer.

With another Spring season here, it’s also a reminder that our daughter is growing up — only five more Springtimes and she will be college bound.

Life is fleeting. Each day counts.

How are we spending today?