“Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!'” -Robin Williams
I really, really love spring. I love the smell in the air, I love the mud, I love the puddles.
Although I grew up on a farm, it would be a fairly inaccurate description to call me a “farm girl” at heart. My sisters were out on the tractors and combines, but I just wasn’t into that.
But I still loved growing up on the farm. I loved being outside, and living in the country. Whatever “farmish-ness” was not passed on to me from my dad, he definitely made up for in teaching me how to appreciate nature.
I feel like spring is the season that brings out all things natural in me. It makes me feel like those years spent growing up on the farm are not very long ago. We would explore every puddle, flood every boot, dirty every article of clothing.
And my favorite part? I don’t remember my mom ever saying one negative word about it. She kept a very clean house, but I never felt like getting dirty was looked down on. And my dad downright encouraged it.
I want my girls to experience spring in that environment. It is time to party. It’s time to get dirty. Oh, the sights, the sounds, the smells! Everything is new and fresh and exciting!
Have fun getting dirty!
Ordinary Days 
Which puddle will Kaylia pick first? Looks like she is determined to try them all! Yes, it’s also bike weather. Thank you, Kendra, for all your thoughts on spring. Out here it’s so great to see all the birds returning.