These are a few of my favorite things…

Clotheslines sagging with clean drying diapers over freshly mowed grass (and dogs that photo-bomb),

little boys making mud pies and the fruits of their labors,

has-been hair do’s that aren’t anymore…

Flowering chives and buzzing bees,

and sisters pooling their talents for birthday present pictures,

promises of sweet things to come,

brilliant blue eyes and a face full of freckles,

and two year olds who love green gum and (fraternal) twins,

and one year olds who nap longer because the kids are outside,

 

— these are a few of my favorite [spring] things.