Purging and Breathing

Spring is here. Finally.

Unfortunately for us, spring in this area still means many cold days, but there are sunny and/or warmer ones sprinkled in for good measure. It’s good the soul, and gives me hope that no, we are not cursed with an eternal winter thanks to all of the littles around the world (including my own) belting out “Let It Go” on repeat since late November. It’s nice to walk out the door in the mornings or at the end of the workday and take a big, deep breath of SPRING.

We had the opportunity to take our new double stroller for an inaugural spin around the neighborhood on Sunday afternoon. It was only in the mid-50s temperature wise, but the sun was shining and it felt wonderful. Tomorrow? It’s supposed to be 70. SEVENTY!! It is the warmest I can remember it being for at least five months, if not longer. I cannot wait to bask in it. I’m planning to work remotely tomorrow just so I can be sitting somewhere the sun is shining and I can fully enjoy it, even if I’m busy banging out emails to clients and doing some writing. Maybe I will even open up the windows in our house and let actual AIR inside. Can you imagine?

Speaking of work, it’s been a few weeks at my new job now and I’m settling in. Things are starting to feel more routine, but I’m still learning the ropes. It’s the perfect time of year for this sort of thing. Spring—new life, fresh air. It lends itself well to fresh starts and new beginnings in a professional sense.

There is an impact at home, too. In our house, I’m currently focused on getting rid of ALL.THE.THINGS. I’ve upcycled old bookshelves that were just sitting in our basement for use in my new office. And baby stuff… if the girls have both outgrown it? It’s going. And we officially decided to stop cloth diapering completely—I am both crying and rejoicing inside, haha—so I am busy getting rid of all of that, too. I have been utilizing local “mom swap” Facebook groups and a lot of stuff has been moving out, and we’re gaining some extra cash in exchange. Good stuff.

I wish I could take a solid two days and just deep clean EVERYTHING in our house. Better yet, I wish I could hire someone to do it, haha. Scrub all of the bathrooms, the floors, the baseboards, the windows, all of the surfaces… everything. It’s tough to do so around work and weekend plans. But man, if I get a free sunny day with nothing going on? Watch out.

Spring is good for my psyche. It makes such a huge difference in my mood and my overall sense of happiness. I’m so looking forward to the next several months and all that they will bring.

Who else is being uplifted by the change of seasons? How are you “celebrating”?