Bring on Spring!

Good-bye Winter and HELLO SPRING! I know, I know. I didn't post during winter. In all honesty, the blog didn't make the cut on the priority list. AND THAT'S OK. It's OK to be honest and say that other items on the list have higher priority. However, now that Winter has passed and so have all my busy activities, I am back and ready for flowers, warmer weather, and longer days!

This spring, as I wrap up a class in college and plan for the next class, I am relaxing during this two week break. By break, I mean, catching up on my shows, chores, and motherhood. My children were starting to feel neglected whilst my studies took a front burner place holder in my evening routine. While I learned about grant proposals and how cities maintain sustainability through social, economical, and environmental pathways, my children where learning how to use online math programs, and the development of Colonial Williamsburg.

The sports saga continues as Sister Bear began Ballet and Brother Bear began Gymnastics. Here's where a mom would feel like she failed, but I call it expanding knowledge. Sister Bear wanted to try out gymnastics. While searching the classes, I didn't see an opening.  So I signed her up for Ballet. THEN, there was an opening a few days after I registered her for Ballet.... *sigh* so I signed Brother Bear up for it. (insert sad sister bear) Surprisingly, Sister Bear took to Ballet and Tap Dance like a duck to water. She even decided to continue to Advanced Ballet and has a solo in the upcoming performance next month! So what she felt was a negative start, has turned into something she really enjoys and is proud of. I'll take my mom-win now.

I have shifted my life a little into the housing market. It is about time to take the plunge into purchasing my first home. I have toured a few and had several discussions with the right people. So many decisions....who said house buying was fun....they are wrong. It's stressful. I am always fearful that the decision I make will be the wrong one and I don't like making a mistake on something that is over $100,000.

My green thumb is trying to show this spring. I have planted several types of seeds and crossed my fingers as I placed the covered flat in the window sill. My green thumb hasn't proven fruitful in the past, but I haven't killed the pineapple plant I started from scraps last year! So there is hope.

Travel is in the future this spring. I get to visit with Handsome Bear for a long (much needed) weekend away while the cubs are with their dad. No certain plans just yet, but simply being in the same room will certainly help my heart.

What is your best gardening tip? What travel item do you feel is a must-have? Comment below! Thanks for stopping by.