In Like a Lion, Out Like A Lamb
Growing up in Minnesota, every year I’d hear the refrain, “in like a lion, out like a lamb.” Funny in Florida, March is just another month of sunny, gradually increasing temperatures. It’s still relatively comfortable, but it’s always sunny. March in Minnesota, on the other hand, can be a mix bag of horrendous weather from snow storms to rain storms.
Of course in Florida, the “out like a lamb” could refer to the snowbirds that may leave at the end of the month as Easter approaches. Since Easter can take place anywhere from late March to early April, I always pray for an early Easter. Usually once Easter passes, the majority of the snowbirds head back north as we can reclaim our city. I can’t tell you the happiness that is seeing that first car carrier outside the 55 plus neighborhood. Undoubtedly, the snowbirds dim my joie de vivre.
As I count down the days and weeks to Easter, we’ve managed to get back into our normal routine. Fortunately, Goalielocks’ headaches are gone! I’m almost scared to type that less they return tomorrow. He’s really hoping to be able to play this weekend. He’s been back to school this week ,which has been fabulous. However, it’s a bit tough to get back on the algebra train after missing two weeks of lessons. Thank God for Khan Academy.
March is a pretty exciting month. There are so many people in our lives with March birthdays. My SIL and I are one day apart next week. We’ll get a break from the craziness of hockey with no travel this spring! Can I get a hallelujah? Also, this year will mark the first time we’re going somewhere for spring break. We’re travelling to Atlantis with friends that became family, which should be an amazing trip.