One of the most beautiful things about winter for me is what happens when it’s over. Deep green blades of grass peek out from the cold, white snow, resembling new life. The air is warmer, the sun is brighter, and everything just seems fresh. Its like coming out of hiberation. And of course, when such a great season arrives, we all have a way to aknowledge it.
My mom makes a huge deal out of spring. You can always tell that winter’s over when she breaks out the flowers. My mom grew up with flowers, worked at a florist shop when she was older, and now grows them in every inch of our yard. However, the definite sign for spring is when she put sprigs of witch hazel in a glass vase on the table. When I walk in the door, the yellow dots decorating the deep brown stems catch my eye. She always makes sure to put them in the most decorative vase she has because she loves to make a huge deal out of spring. Besides the obvious signs of spring, another change also lets me know when winter’s over.
My mom’s hormones run the family. If she’s happy, we’re happy. When she’s bugged, we’re bugged by her. When she’s depressed, we’re all depressed. When she’s angry, we all get angry at her. Which is exactly why I love spring. My mom loves warm weather, and spring is her favorite season. You always know it’s getting warmer when my mom is all smiles and hugs. In turn, the whole family is happy, including me. Spring makes everyone happy, and the good feelings are always a sign to let you know its coming.
