signs that spring is coming!

• I see real dirt alongside of the house. Real dirt!
• The sun shines much brighter and warmer.
• The days are getting longer, it isn't getting dark at 4:00 in the afternoon anymore.
• Marathon training is beginning.
• Every now and then, my family runs outside and to the car without a coat on.
• I hear birds tweeting. Real birds. Tweeting. Not people tweeting.
• The snow is melting sooner.
• I am getting mail for summer camp. summer vacation spots. summer events.
• flip flops are back in the stores.