Still struggling here in Fairhaven, the random warm days make me feel oh, so much better. I believe that a good amount of the home-sickness I am experiencing has a lot to do with the fact that it's winter. And an odd winter, at that. It's barely snowed, and when it's not snowing it's too cold to play outside. But every once in a while, the crazy New England weather will throw a glimpse of Spring our way with a beautiful sunny day in the 50s. On these days, I am so focused on being outside and soaking up that vitamin D that, alone or not, I am enjoying myself and some quality outdoor playtime with my stir-crazy toddler. Luckily, she's just like her momma and absolutely loves to be outside. She'll walk with me in the stroller for an hour, and then still want to stop at a playground, color with chalk, and play catch. I am not a winter girl by any means; maybe I would be if I had gotten into a winter sport, but with my joints all out of whack, it never really worked out for me. Therefore, winter to me just means cold, stuck-in-the-house, and bored. I'm pretty sure I've utilized every indoor activity there is to do with a toddler; coloring, painting, fort building, blanket rides, baking, experiments...the list goes on. The groundhog ruined it all for us by declaring another 6 weeks of winter. THANKS, groundhog.
If I could move out of state, I would in a heart beat. Southerland, here I come. However, complications with Lyla's biological father prevents that dream from becoming a reality, but hopefully someday...
Luckily, tomorrow is one of those "Spring days" - predicted at sunny and 50 degrees. I'm like a kid on Christmas thinking of all my possiblities; early morning run, walk to the library for story time, picnic lunch outside...and that's all before nap time! I've said it before and I'll say it again, I am THRILLED with my due date. I couldn't be happier to be having a late spring time baby and get through those first few months with the warm weather to keep me company during the day. Eric and I have talked about scheduling after the baby, and immediately we both talked about taking Lyla to the park to play most nights *Let the dream-scene begin* Eric and Lyla playing tag and tossing a ball back and forth while I sit on the swings with our newborn. Ahhhhh, perfect. Me? Homesick? Nooooo...
Anytime, Spring. Keep these warm days coming!
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