After my last post, you may think that I've been wallowing in self-pity for the last two weeks. But actually, I haven't. I'm a naturally optimistic person. I get over set-backs pretty quickly and move on - especially when the sun is shining.
We have had glorious weather the last two weeks. I love to get out and walk in it. The birds are singing. The daffodils are in full-bloom and everything is mostly right with the world. Can you believe that this native-Texan goes out without a jacket in 50-degree weather when the sun shines? It makes all the difference and really lifts my spirit.
BUT a change is coming!
There is an artic blizzard coming down from the North and we are supposed to have heavy snow on Sunday and Monday. Those poor flowers aren't going to know what hit them, or the kids. I told Brendan about the forcast, and he said, "Aw, I've had my fill of snow." Maybe this time they'll close the school and we can play in it properly.
Unfortunately it does ruin our plans of going to London this weekend for Mother's Day. Yes, Mother's Day, or Mothering Day as they say here. It always happens in March, not May. And I guess that they call it Mothering Day so that any one who fulfills that role, grandmas, aunties, foster parents, or dads can get the praise that they deserve. Father's Day is on the same day as the US and is not called Fathering Day. Does that say something about the relative significance of each parent? Anyway, I alway have to stock up on cards in March to be sure I have something to send to the States in May.
So please don't worry about. You could send me a card for Mothering Day if you like. Most probably, I'll be out playing in the snow. Only in England!
