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10 on the 10th (or 12th for me) Spring Edition

March 12, 2021 /

I read Carrie’s post (A Simple Lovely Life) mentioning Leslie’s (Once Upon a Time and Happily Everafter) 10th on the 10th post for Spring. I decided to join in a little belatedly so here I am!

 

Ten Things I Like About Spring

  • My first one has to be dinner on the porch! As spring approaches, and before then since are weather has been pleasant and mild in the evenings, I love to take out dinner on the porch!
  • Open windows! Fresh air in the house is so pleasant. I really would like to add a screen door to our side porch as we tend to leave that door open and flies/moths and other insects like to make their way in.
  • HIkes: as soon as the cold disappears I like to encourage our family to get outdoors and we enjoy hiking especially if snacks are involved!

  • Wearing my light layers! There is only a small window of time when it is not too hot for denim jackets and kimonos so I take advantage of the early spring months to rotate all of mine and wear them.

  • Usually there are less colds and germs to spread around! However as I am writing this, one of my boys is quarantined not for being sick but for being in close contact with a child who tested positive. Praying no germs were passed on to him!
  • Hummingbirds: my mother in law loves hummingbirds and they are her babies. She usually sets up 4 feeders by the kitchen window and makes sure they are constantly filled. We usually can see at least a dozen out at a time at peak season.
  • Summer is in sight: no school, no schedules, pool time, road trips are things that I look forward to in a few months.
  • When the weather warms up, I am excited to start wearing skirts and dresses more! I ended up picking a few last year and in February so shopping my closet will be fun!
  • Green grass, blue skies, pretty sunrises and sunsets: spring is when I enjoy taking a moment to enjoy all of those things.

  • In the spring, my children spend a lot more time outside: they come from school and after snack might spend 2 to more hours outdoors.

A bientôt!

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20 Comments

  • Nancy

    March 12, 2021 at 9:01 am

    Eating outside definitely and meeting up with friends as we can’t do that inside. And cycling! And hearing the birds! Oh don’t you just love spring

    • mimifce

      March 12, 2021 at 12:47 pm

      I do! I love each of those! I forgot to list cycling probably because we need a new bicycle rack this year!

  • Joanne

    March 12, 2021 at 9:41 am

    I can not wait to eat outside! We’ve already been hiking a lot more but the ice and mud are making it a bit difficult.

    • mimifce

      March 12, 2021 at 12:45 pm

      We have a small window before mosquitoes. I am going to try to a couple things this year so we can enjoy the outdoors longer.

  • Ellie

    March 12, 2021 at 4:10 pm

    So many great reasons to love spring!! I can’t wait!
    We had very spring like weather last weekend and I decided that we should go hiking. Well, the trails were still covered in snow mixed with mud which made for very slippery trails. Not a good idea and we only hiked a short trail.

    I have one hummingbird feeder and always enjoy seeing them come by! Such fascinating little birds!!

    Ellie
    Ellibelle’s Corner

  • Mica

    March 12, 2021 at 5:03 pm

    You know I love that kimono, and I like how you layered it there! 🙂

    Spring is a nice season, it’s always good when it warms up a bit after winter and spring and autumn are great here as they don’t get as hot and humid as summer! 🙂

    Hope you are having a good weekend 🙂

    • mimifce

      March 12, 2021 at 8:45 pm

      We have a small window of time before it gets hot and humid here! I plan to take advantage of it!

    • mimifce

      March 13, 2021 at 12:39 pm

      The only reason it is not my favorite season is that true spring weather doesn’t last long before it turns hot and the bugs arrive!

  • Terri Gardner

    March 13, 2021 at 10:58 am

    Such a wonderful idea. After the Winter we’ve had, yes to Spring and the songbirds coming out. But #1 Springtime for me is the first time I hear the Peepers come out at night. Then I know Spring is really on the way. Take care, Terri

    • mimifce

      March 13, 2021 at 12:38 pm

      I enjoyed a nice breakfast outside this morning! I had to have socks and a cardigan but it was pleasant!

  • Shelbee on the Edge

    March 18, 2021 at 9:13 am

    These are the same things that I love about the arrival of spring, Mireille! I was able to sit on my front porch for a bit yesterday and the fresh air was so energizing. It is still a bit too cold and rainy here for extended time outdoors, but it will be in the 60’s next week so I am very excited to shed some of my winter layers! By the way, I really love your kimono outfit and that adorable picture under the tree.

    Shelbee
    http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com