The Break-Up

I'm officially over winter.

I know I mentioned something similar yesterday, but I don't think you quite grasped the severity of this break-up and my need to completely move on.

Winter needs to straight kick the bucket before I turn into a spring-driven mad woman.

I NEED the bright sunshine that falls softly on your skin and slowly warms you from the outside in.
I NEED the flowers to make their way up from the ground and sprout, bloom and give this dreary world some color.
I NEED to hang up my winter coat in the closet of forgotten clothing, along with my heavy hats, scarves and gloves.
I NEED long walks while pushing the stroller or pulling the wagon and the ability to explore our little corner of the world once again.
I NEED to get out of this house, away from this TV, away from the windows that are a constant reminder that the outdoors are just a few steps away, but unattainable, untouchable... unable to be enjoyed.

We have a winter storm moving through as we speak. First sleet, freezing rain and ice...then up to 8 inches of snow. (Insert long groan and exhausted sigh here.)

Mother nature hates me and the inability to get out and move is such a motivation buzz-kill.

I am so ready for spring.

P.S. - Don't forget to head over to Mouse in the Kitchen and enter the give-away for one of my phone cozies! I'm guest posting over there today as well!