Ten things I enjoy in the spring
It’s that time of year again when it’s bitter cold outside
and I’m stuck inside wishing to be outside and not wrapped in ten different
layers of clothing.
I can’t complain too much November and December were well
above the normal temperature ranges. I did get spoiled by the sixty degree
weather.
Out of all the years I’ve lived in Northeastern Ohio this
has been the easiest winter that I can remember. Last year was the worst winter, with the temperatures dropping well below zero and then
into the negatives.
I think at one point it had gotten down to negative twenty
and the wind-chill made it even worse. It was the fun day that one of my momma
goats decided to bring her lovely babies into the world. She has the worst
timing, I swear.
Anyway now that I’m way off topic here’s my list of things I
can’t wait for. Spring can’t come soon enough for this girl.
One, I can’t wait
for green grass again and green leaves on the trees. I hate the grass when it
gets brown and the trees look so dull. I love vibrant colors and the life
spring brings back to the area.
Two, I can’t wait
for the warmer days. I love the days were you only need a tee shirt and the warms
rays of sunshine warming your skin. Those are the days I live for. I’ve never
been a cold weather person.
Three, Birds. I
love it when the birds fly back from the south. I could sit outside and listen to
them chirp and sings all day long. We do have a good bit of birdies that stay
here for the cold months but they come and go so quickly I never get the chance
to just stop and listen to them.
Four, I get to
hatch baby chicks. Every spring I get my incubator out to hatch some new chicks
for the year. I love it when they begin hatching. They’re so tiny when they
first hatch. It’s one of the joys of being a hobby farmer and my children get
to see the miracle of life first hand.
Five, I love all
the little babies. From baby chicks to bunnies and little baby goats I love
them all. I’m fortunate enough to live in an area where I get to see wild
fawns, bunnies, foxes, and even turkey running freely with their babies on a daily basis.
Six, I can’t get
enough of the smell of freshly cut grass. My hubby doesn’t like mowing the grass so I do it.
I love cutting the grass so it’s a win-win for me. I get time away from my
normal chores to be under the sun.
Seven, I enjoy
the nights where all you need is a comfy hoodie. Standing by a small fire with
your significant other is a plus on those nights too. But after a hard day’s
work with my animals it’s a good way to end the day and have a few laughs with
friends and family.
Eight, the longer
days are what I live for. I can’t take these short days where it gets dark at
five in the afternoon. Give me early sunrises and late sunsets.
Nine, I say bring
on the spring showers and fresh breezes. While I don’t always like the rain
here it’s a blessing to cool down the hotter days. It just stinks when it makes a ton
of mud for me to walk through to get to my animals. I do like the fresh breeze
it allows to float through my house when I open all of my windows. There’s
nothing like the smell of fresh clean air.
Ten, last but not
least I love the time that I can spend outside on my swing with my laptop to
write. There’s something freeing about it. Maybe it’s the sun warming the keys
or the fact that I’m no longer trapped in a dark corner to write but I do my
best work outside.
Well, there you have it my ten things I can’t wait for. Now
that I’m feeling the winter blues I’m really itching for spring and summer to come.
I’ll have to make do with my warm blankets and some hot
cocoa.
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Have a great week and stay warm.
Raven
K. Asher
