Happy Spring

Well, it's the first day of spring and it's a balmy 17. But it feels like 2.

Delightful.

This is classic Chicago weather.  Everyone knows spring doesn't really arrive in Chicago until nearly May. But every year we hold out hope that we won't need winter coats over our spring skirts and dresses at Easter.

The "pending spring" has us thinking about yardwork, spring cleaning and home improvement. Home Depot has increased the amount of emails they send to me...and they are tempting me in with patio furniture and manicured lawns.

This is our year to get the outside in order. When we moved in last year, we cut down a few dead trees and branches and watered the grass. That was pretty much it. We focused on the inside for most of last summer and accomplished a lot. We have big plans this year. We're installing a patio and clearing our back lawn from the overgrown brush, boulders and dead trees. We're going to create a backyard oasis. I can't wait to be enjoying grilled fare with a chilled wine in my hand. And, I'm going to dream about that all day today to get me through the cold.

Happy first day of spring!