if only

I've discovered, now that I have 3 kids, that I don't like the snow anymore.

I think we have a bad case of cabin fever, which isn't helping. But when the rain came this weekend and took away all the snow, I couldn't have been happier. The birds were out, I refilled my bird feeder and started scoping out the yard for spring and summer projects, and we spent a little time stomping around in puddles. Sigh. It was just so nice to be outdoors.

Now I know I am just setting myself up for a big let down. I know more snow is coming. But for the weekend, it was a breath of fresh air to have the moody rain clouds around - turning out all the soggy green and dark gray colors that I love most.

the good and the bad

Downside to all this rain: my poor roses have been beat to hell.

Upside to having my roses get pounded: I get to cut more then usual to bring in the house because they are sagging on the bush. I even got ultra matchy-matchy and made a vase to compliment my pink antique chairs.

Downside to bringing in lots of roses: Discovering you have also brought in a nest of spiders that are suddenly taking over your kitchen, living room and everywhere else you have placed a vase of flowers.

Upside to having a spider attack: nothing.

summer rain

Jack: "Uh-oh mom. Looks like we've got a big problem."
Me: "Really? What?"
Jack: "Uh - it's called rain."

This has to be the weirdest summer weather we've ever had. I don't quite know what to make of it.
I don't really mind though. Sometimes I just love the rain and these moody cloudy skies.
We just seem to be getting a lot of it lately. Oh well. I am sure the heat will hit us again real soon.

For now - let it rain, rain, rain.