we came outside today
with
no
mittens
hats
scarves
neckwarmers
or
snowpants.
just
coats
and
boots.
we discovered
that it had
magically turned into spring.
and
when we said
coats weren’t really needed either
there were
shrieks of delight
and a
mad dash
to peel off those coats
at last
to
throw them down
after the long winter
and
to feel a taste of real freedom once again.
—
i need this wild life, this freedom. – zane grey
I didn't have my glasses on.... 
I can see the frenzy repeat when each goes to look for his or her own coat.
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absolutely! (but worth it)
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& the repeat when “it” warms up ’nuff so that we think “it”s over, then it’s not, the clothes come back on (but yoozYooUhllee not the XXtent of B-4), lather/rinse/repeat ~
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ah – just a tease maybe )
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So much joy for the first day of Spring. Glad coats were peeled and enjoyed. x
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yes, and not even real spring yet, but that doesn’t matter, it sure was acting like spring. )
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😊
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I’m a long way from being a ‘kinder’ and this is exactly how I felt today going outside. It’s wonderful to begin to wave Winter goodbye.
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it really is )
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Memories gushing.
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gush away. enjoy the mud in all it’s glory.-
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How delightful!
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It was )
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The sheer joy of it………..:))
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I love the coming of Spring as well, every single bloom and fresh blade of grass of it, and those lovely warmer breezes that bring a smile to the grumpiest of faces 🙂
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Me too – it always brings a fresh breeze of hope
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Ah, the memories of asking “Where’s your coat?” when my children returned home.
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Ha! Yes )
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Glad for you! We had that weather at times already, but we are back to lower temperatures and they might last all week… but time is working for us 😉
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i’m enjoying every minute of it, even if it doesn’t stay –
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Ha, I am exactly the same! Enjoy the moment, who knows how long it lasts! 😃
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Yay for spring! I can feel it in the air. As you say, it is magical.
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it’s all around –
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yes, spring is springing out all over! xo
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there’s no stopping it now –
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it feels so good, doesn’t it?
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Yes! Today after school, I’m going bike riding with my kid. I can’t wait!
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Lovely!
Just back from a walk on the beach and the sun on my back was beautiful.
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I know that feeling well! Funny how a nice day turns us all into kids again
>
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it really does, and that’s a good thing )
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one of many reasons I hate winter – too many layers! I love peeling off coats, sweaters, boots, mittens – let me breathe again, let me open the door and run outside NOW, no stopping for all those layers so my toes don’t fall off!
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i so agree –
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The trouble with beautiful spring days is that it makes it harder, but not impossible, to complain about something.
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it certainly ups the challenge )
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My Mom said that it’s balmy today…enjoy the fresh air and the carefree silliness of a coat-less day!!!
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Done!
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Hahahahahaha! 2 days ago I posted FREEEEEEEEDOM on my facebook page about being able to wear short pants and fake tan! I get it!!!!
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perrrrrrrfectttttt!
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This certainly looks like the scene filled with wild abandon is close by!:)
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Indeed it was)
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Ha! Beautiful.
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)))
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It was like that here today. I wore trousers and a short sleeved t-shirt. Just wonderful. Great write. Let the adventures begin.
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Yes!
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That must have brought so much happiness!
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they were ecstatic –
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🙂
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Absolutely wonderful 🙂
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thank you, melanie )
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