Midwestern Spring Madness

Here's something I find hilarious and sad all at once:

If you live in the Midwest--particularly further north--when it reaches 38 degrees you want to go outside armed with nothing but a light-weight coat and no gloves. Pu-SHAW to that down coat, hat, scarf, leggings, thermal somethings, etc. You're pounds lighter because you're wearing 10 pounds less of outdoor gear. You may have the sudden urge to skip or frolic, and you're certainly feeling more energetic and happy.

It's Midwestern Spring Madness 2009!

I am just as guilty as everyone else. As soon as we stepped outside this morning, I exclaimed, "It's beautiful out here!!" I thought about packing a change of clothes so I could go to beach at lunch. (I at least plan to walk to the bank.)

It gets better -- the five-day forecast calls for highs in the 40s people! It's quite sad when that will lift your spirits, but it does.

My friend Jen said earlier this week that she can sense spring in the air, and it makes her more hyper than ever (which is almost impossible). I'm sure we're all experiencing this much-needed spring fever. Even though there's a foot of snow on the ground and scattered ice patches, spring really IS right around the corner.

Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow last week, but I have an inkling that spring may come earlier this year. Or, maybe it's just a week-long break from the painful frigidity.

Either way, Happy Thawing!