Spring changes

 We're so delighted to be coming out of hibernation and have the freedom of playing anywhere outdoors in just about any way again. There is nothing better than spending all morning in the woods or around the yard on a pleasant day, coming in for lunch and a rest before returning back outside for the rest of the day.

Emma has been enthusiastic about planting and helping to water seeds and bulbs we've recently planted- here's hoping all the tending is rewarded with some sprouts soon and many colors in the summer. Oh, and bees. Emma is shouting at every flying thing she perceives as a bee, "WE PLANTED FLOWERS FOR YOU, BEE!" She wants to see them gathering pollen, to not share their flowers with hummingbirds, and for them to make us honey. She is quite fond of honey!

The change in days seems to have unfortunately brought a change in nights. Emmas waking up once each night and insisting I sit while she falls back asleep. (This is where I am now, sitting on the floor until she stops fidgeting and gets back to sleep.) It's been difficult breaking up my sleep but I'm trying to stay patient and let her phase out of it as she has before. Soon, please, Emma!