Celebrating Spring

I set out in my mind that I was going to be disciplined today. I was going to avoid going to Dunkin Donuts for coffee. We as a family are going to try and cut back our expenses. The kids don't know this just yet and won't be excited! I made my iced coffee at home this morning, trying to be disciplined. I was doing great until I picked the kids up from school. It was almost 60 degrees outside and sunny. I had the sun roof open, breeze blowing and feeling great. The kids also were super excited it was warm out. Grace says, "Hey we should celebrate spring and go to Dunkin Donuts for a special treat."

Fortunately or unfortunately, I have taught them that life should be celebrated. We celebrate the small things and the big things. Report cards, casts coming off, doctor visits, learning to ride a bike, school concerts, and apparently spring. My Grace has a love for life and often a care-free spirit. I admire that and often think I would be more like her as a child had I had a different environment growing up. Wanting to continue nurturing her love of life, I had to agree, today felt like the beginning of spring and should be celebrated. So off to Dunkin Donuts we went. We planned to sit outside but apparently Dunkin Donuts does not believe spring is officially here as the outdoor chairs are still in storage. We went to the park instead. I was planning on going there after school anyway to let the kids burn off some energy.

If it's spring like here in R-Town, I bet it's spring where you are! Enjoy the nice weather!