Happy Groundhog’s Day!
Did Punxsutawney Phil give you the news you wanted to hear?
Are you ready to jump into your Spring wardrobe?
Or
Have you been hibernating under your covers waiting for the days to quickly pass?

Whether our little furry friend sees his shadow or not,
there are roses to smell even in the midst of stormy winters

I have to admit, I am not a “winter person”. I will choose sunshine and flip flops over boots and sweaters any day. But the reality is, I’m a New Yorker and it gets cold and dark here. Not only am I looking forward to the brighter days of April but I am finding simple little things in the midst of February to make me smile. The reality is I won’t be baking too many chickens and making big pots of soups and stews (two of my faves) in the Spring and Summer. There won’t see the sweet smiles on my kids faces when they finally make and launch the perfect snowball that hits daddy. Hot cocoa and chick-flicks want be on my mommy must-do list. Do you get my point?

There is a season for everything
&
We can experience sunshine in even the darkest seasons!

So, let’s not only focus on the next big thing or keep looking behind at what was. Let’s live in the moment and enjoy today’s simple gifts!