March! Hello! Oh, how we have awaited your arrival! And how you blessed us with a glorious spring-like day on your very first day! Giddy with oxygen from all day outdoor play, here are a number of 'firsts' to couple the First of March! :: the first daffodil in the garden, the first and only spring flower in the garden. We thought it deserved a break so we brought it inside for a while.
The first uncurling leaf from our first apple tree.
Surprisingly, the first of the Winter Jasmine (had no show this year til now).
The first outdoor play for a looooooong while. The first time outdoors without jackets for several months.
The first warm day since Autumn. The first blue sky that wasn't followed by snow.
The first bit of silly garden whatnot - patiently looking on from the kitchen sill.
.The first, we hope of many, many glorious days of sun. Hello, March - Oh how welcome you are!
That is a very cute little hat on your youngin! It looks handspun and knits up beautifully! Since spring hasn't truly sprung quite yet, I think I forsee an earflap hat in the near future for my kiddo. Enjoy those blue skyies!
Posted by: Jeckabee | Tuesday, 02 March 2010 at 01:27 PM
It is a handspun and dyed yarn from etsy. earflaps totally necessary.
Posted by: Mu Mu Design | Tuesday, 02 March 2010 at 01:37 PM
so jealous! we've got a few more weeks until the first signs of spring appear here (and a long time before it really gets green). still, it makes me happy to see it on your blog and it reminds me i don't have too much longer to wait.
Posted by: mama ring | Tuesday, 02 March 2010 at 03:28 PM
I always perk up around now. A bit like a bear coming out of hibernation!..;-)
Posted by: Four Dinners | Tuesday, 02 March 2010 at 03:51 PM
Right now my LO is in the garden digging up all sorts of things from the sand pit which has been covered in water from the last 3 months! He has unearthed toys, stones, bits of wood, leaves and a whole lot of junk!
Finally i can use the computer in daylight hours!! Am LOVING the sun and being outside :)
Posted by: fouzia | Tuesday, 02 March 2010 at 04:10 PM
about time if you ask me!!
Posted by: Amanda | Tuesday, 02 March 2010 at 04:14 PM
SubhanAllahi wa bihamdihi,
what beautiful captures of the beginning of my favourite time of year - makes me feel quite springyyyy!
Have you read this, by Emily Dickinson, lovely:
http://www.humanitiesweb.org/human.php?s=l&p=c&a=p&ID=732
Posted by: Sabera | Tuesday, 02 March 2010 at 04:33 PM
Beautiful poem. Really does capture the essence of our attitudes to Spring doesnt it. Such a welcomed return... I can feel my soul exhale.....
Posted by: Mu Mu Design | Tuesday, 02 March 2010 at 04:41 PM
Me too. Definitely.
Posted by: Mu Mu Design | Tuesday, 02 March 2010 at 04:41 PM
Well it's a nice surprise for us too, we usually don't get going til after the equinox. But still, anything is possible at this stage - but so good to feel the warmth :D
Posted by: Mu Mu Design | Tuesday, 02 March 2010 at 04:42 PM
It's so good to be out the other side isn't it?
Posted by: Mu Mu Design | Tuesday, 02 March 2010 at 04:44 PM
Its like a new room has been opened for use. The boys are like uncoiled springs - they are jumping all over the place like new lambs
Posted by: Mu Mu Design | Tuesday, 02 March 2010 at 04:44 PM
I'm disapearing for a while. Just got a lot going on with the kids atm. My email is still struggling - I'll let you know my new email addy when I get one sorted. Something will be arriving for you this week in the post.
Take care
Posted by: Amanda | Tuesday, 02 March 2010 at 08:22 PM
Dont hibernate for too long. Hope kids OK
x
Posted by: Mu Mu Design | Tuesday, 02 March 2010 at 08:59 PM