Spring Dreaming

The weather has been lovely this week: bright, sunny, and 70. It's practically impossible to stay inside on such days. The kids have pulled out their bikes and are dreaming of bike rides to the park (I think Violet needs a little more practice at not tipping off the tricycle before we venture from the driveway).

I've also put the kids to work, washing away the dirt and dust of wintertime in anticipation of spring days spent outdoors. Henry and Violet are such diligent workers, especially when soap, water, and scrubbing are involved.

I have big plans for the backyard and garden this year, including building a giant sandpit to dig and play around in. And we've bought the materials to build a greenhouse using PVC pipes and heavy-duty plastic sheeting. And hopefully I can talk Ben into a few more projects, like building window boxes, and reseeding the lawn with actual GRASS, and spray-painting the patio table yellow, and planting some perennials, and digging up the yucca plant (it'll take your eye out!). Oh, and maybe growing some tomatoes and peppers in a raised bed. And maybe some little cucumbers so we can make our own pickles! So much to do... :)