Jesus, Mary, and Joseph!

Hallelujah! Today was almost 60 degrees! You could tell the difference on people's faces (not as tired...hopeful, HAPPY), and the lightness in their step. Like a weight was lifted off. Even though I had to work today, I still got out for a quick walk at lunch, and *ahhhhh* it was amazing to be outside with no gloves and no scarf...

Sean took G to the park and she walked all the way from the pier to the bathroom (a long way when you are new to walking). She had a bonus late afternoon playtime out back with Elliot and Sarah, where she hoarded a small soccer ball and we mamas discussed the odd toddler love of all things round (all of which are balls, regardless of whether they are screws, pin heads, oranges, or actual balls) and our love of American Idol. Gillian doesn't get the idea of balls just yet. She covets them, and is very possessive (and loves to hug, pet, and kiss them). Elliot was very kind to humor her. I took her to the park yesterday (it was probably 15 degrees colder, but it was warm enough and the sun was out), and took her out of the stroller and let her walk around, but really, she was more interested in trying to figure out the logistics of holding the ball AND her baby at the same time, and didn't get the whole kicking or tossing the ball just yet. It was strange to see her look so perplexed at the dirt and leaves that stuck to her pants and baby...since the ground has been frozen and covered in snow and ice she probably really doesn't remember grass all that well (how weird is that?).

Anyway, we have turned a corner. It will fall back to the low 40s for the weekend, but IT'S THE LOW 40S (as opposed to the 20s and 30s and dreary dreary dreary). Also, we are now coming into sunny days again, Thank God. Within 4 weeks, we will have leaves again!!! What will Gilly think of that? I am sooooooooo ready for green!! YAY SPRING!