spring is (soLs)

15 Comments

Spring is organizing five closets.
Spring is a six mile bike ride with two kids and one in a seat on the back of my bike.
Spring is open windows and a wide open front door.
Spring is three loads of winter garb laundered and ready to be packed away.
Spring is painted toenails.
Spring is a late supper.
Spring is dirt in the bathtub after the water drains away.
Spring is mud boots and flip flops and bare feet.
Spring is pushing a swing.
Spring is forgetting to blog.
Spring is today.

Let's Be Email Pals!

Teaching writers doesn't have to drown us.

Enter your information to receive my free eBook, plus weekly tips and encouragement for teaching writers.

Don't worry, I won't send you spam, and you can unsubscribe any time. (I'd hate to see you go, though.) Powered by ConvertKit
sols

15 Comments »

  1. I loved your SPRING poem. My favorite line is the dirt in the bathtub! You know the kids had lots of fun outside and not in front of the TV if you see the dirt in the bathtub.

  3. Spring is… a surprise! I can't believe that my husband and I are already bemoaning the lack of an air conditioner. It is still WINTER. I am looking forward to painted toenails, and a shift in footwear to show them off. This list poem is definitely a celebration because of the details you chose to include.

  10. I made too many errors above. I still think winter is around the corner, lurking to give us one final surprise. However, the doors & some windows are open & I've had to get out more short sleeved shirts. Love the list, because it will be my list soon, Ruth. I love “pushing the swing” Part of my day was filled with that. We don't often swing in the winter.

  12. Great list! My spring includes some, but not all those things…more things like sitting outside for several hours, falling asleep to the sounds of a still awake neighborhood, and giddy teens and pre teens not ready for bed until late. 🙂