In Utah, we have an annual tradition: January Thaw. It can last from one afternoon to a week or two, depending on what the weatherman says is coming this way. I KNEW Tuesday was the day. The temperature had to be up in the mid-40's and I celebrated by hanging my wash out on the line without a coat!! The weather was gorgeous: no wind, no clouds, just wonderful, warming sun in a clear, blue sky. I even did a little yard cleanup that hadn't happened in the fall, and I felt like I was cheating Grim Winter of one or two small victories.
My friend says, "If you just watch, there will be enough warm winter days that you can scoot out and get your spring work all done in little installments." It's true!!
My friend says, "If you just watch, there will be enough warm winter days that you can scoot out and get your spring work all done in little installments." It's true!!
The Thaw, right after the hussle of the holidays and facing the bleakness of 2 1/2 months of winter, gives me hope. I CAN accomplish things! Life WILL be better and more pleasant! But I don't have to get going all at once. I can do what I have to by little parts and rest in between! I like that idea. The January Thaw is OK in my book!!
2 comments:
Oh, Annie... beautiful post. I love the idea of cheating winter! Even though we have 12"+ of snow still on the ground I've enjoyed the sunny days. Just a little bit of heaven.
One of my kids wore SHORTS today. It ain't that warm. What's wrong with these parents??? I wish I could play outside on the warm days. Wanna switch? At least I can play this long weekend.
Post a Comment