March always feels like the home stretch to spring. The past few years, I feel like the universe laughs at us throughout March saying, “Sure it was a mild winter! This month I am just going to dump as much wetness as possible, make up for the rest of the winter.” And because it is either freezing out or wet, we stay in our cocoon that we all call home.
I try to embrace this time to slow down and actually just “be”. Just be with myself, the children, and Jarrod. I find our Saturdays become very lazy. Coffee talks last longer than normal, breakfast is more like brunch, board games come out, naps are welcome, and snuggling to an afternoon movie is a must. And in the end, in this crazy world we live in, I am so forever grateful for the rest.
Instead of being fed up with the last bit of winter, take it as permission to stop, breathe, and go slower than normal before all the spring sports begin, the sun is shining, the breeze is great, and you find every reason to go out and enjoy.
It is in the slower moments it becomes so apparent how much love is around you, how these down times are necessary for your renewal.
Enjoy….
Tric, I love your posts, so inspiring. I try to always reframe every unpleasant situation I’m presented with. On Friday I had no way of getting home because Septa cancelled all the trains due to the storm. Instead of getting frustrated I just called my friend and we finally were able to catch up at a very nice quiet Philly restaurant. If it was not for the storm we would have never found the time! So every situation is good as long as we view it from the right angle.