it happened

It finally happened! Spring is on it’s way. The birds changed their song to a lighter, happier one and the snow has started to melt. Its raining. I’m sure we will have another snow storm next week but for now its nice.

Whew. We had a busy weekend. Scott had to work so Evelyn and I went to my parents’ house Saturday night. Evelyn got to hang out with Uncle Clifton and his fiancé, Cassie, for a while before bedtime.  Then it was off to Cassie’s bridal shower on Sunday afternoon.

Evelyn was good but she refused to take a nap, even on the drive home. So when bedtime came getting her to sleep wasn’t the easiest thing to do. I have to sleep in the same room with her and she kept crying and whimpering in her sleep so I didn’t get too much, either. She got up at who-knows-what time and I could hear my sister and dad getting ready for school and work. I changed Evelyn and set her loose in the hall and watched her run down to my parents’ room and squeal when she found them. Good. I went back to bed. Papa came in my room later to give me a hug. My hair smelled like his cologne after, which I love. It reminds me of when I was younger living there and he would come in my room well before the sun was due to come up and hug me before leaving for a business trip.

After everyone was up and fed then napped and up and fed again, momma and I took the girl over to visit my cousin, Clarissa, and her little girl, Lucy. Evelyn is only about five months younger than Lucy so they get along pretty well.

My girl thinks she needs to sit on everyone, though, so she would back her little butt up to Lucy and plunk down in her lap. Lucy wasn’t sure what to think about this but she eventually started to push Evelyn off. Smart girl.

They played and had some snacks then read Lucy’s favorite book and had a cheese party.

Then look what we found! Piggy tails!!! She is getting so big.

Here are the little ladies modeling their spring-themed coats. We had such a good time and when we left it was already time for dinner.  We went back to momma’s long enough to eat a little something and not have a nap and get completely wild and grouchy.  We said good-bye to papa when he got home from work and left for our home. Finally she slept and only opened her eyes to see her daddy for a minute before he put her to bed.

Then it was my turn.  So good to be in your own bed.  Every cell in your body shudders and sighs with relief. I don’t think there is too many other things better than this feeling.  Except hearing a little voice behind me as I’m typing this saying ‘hi’ and turning around to see my sweet babe sitting on the hearth with her face scrunched into a smile and her chubby fingers opening and closing around her palm, just for her mama. Ahh, the heart sings.