A Big Pink Bunny

It's often noted that the "little child" we once were, still lives inside of us.

Honestly, I believe that.  

When first seeing the big, pink bunny shown in today's post, my heart beat a little faster. 

She was soft. She was cuddly. She was totally adorable.

She didn't cost an arm and a leg so I bought her.

Even though I really wanted to keep her for myself, I gave her to one of my grandchildren.

But if he ever wants to put her in the charity pile, I hope he calls me first and I'll take her back home with me.

The little kid in me wanted that pink bunny badly.  

The rational adult knew she was meant to live with a kid.

HOW DO YOU NURTURE YOUR INNER CHILD?

Warmer Weather Brings Thoughts of Easter and Spring

Fresh air filled the rooms of the apartment yesterday when temps outside warmed up.

Windows were opened for the first time since November and the fresh air felt wonderful.

With the short respite from wintery weather came thoughts of spring and Easter which comes early this year.

It's going to be celebrated on April 5.

With all this in mind, there has been a little poking around in plastic bins for Easter decor.

First to go up will be the little bunny plaque.

He's surrounded by lilacs and just the thought of those gorgeous blooms with their intoxicating fragrance makes the heart sing.

The cheerful holiday rug with the adorable animal figures is already out, right in front of the door as one walks in.

It's a sure smile-maker.

Isn't it totally adorable?

Here's to the end of ol' man winter and the hurry-up-and-come shout-outs to spring!

Hopeful Thoughts of Spring

Today the sun is shining brightly and temps have climbed higher than they have in the past several weeks.

Spring (and hope) are in the air!

Last weekend, a quick run into a  Dollar General store turned up some beyond adorable paper plates for Easter.

Shown at the top of this post, and to the left, is the little bunny with a pink bow around her neck and flowers along her side.

Yes, these are paper plates and my local grands will love them. (If not, at least Grammie does! ha ha ha)  

Then, while looking for two dining room chairs in a Goodwill store, these bunny napkins just about catapulted into my shopping cart.

They cost 99 (sweet) cents!

There were no chairs but the darling bunny napkins now have a new home.

So, come on spring.  

We are definitely getting ready for you around here.

International Women's Day

Today is International Women's Day, formerly United Nation's Day.

Established in 1975, its purpose is to "raise awareness of the issues impacting women all over the world." 

My heart goes out to women in countries where they do not have a voice, where beatings are accepted, and where education is just a dream.

I also weep for the women in refugee camps, in war zones, and anywhere else where they see children suffering.  

It is with deep gratitude that women where I reside have freedom and the ability to make their own decisions. 

It's not a perfect society, by any means, but it is better than in many parts of the world.

Women have struggled, throughout the decades, to earn the right to vote, among others.  

We cannot stop moving forward in education, in the workforce, and in life, in general.

We certainly must think of women who are still suffering, still attempting to earn the right to just live in peace.

So this day, there is a lot to think about and a lot to be thankful for.

Hurray, More Light Is On Its Way

 Hurray, this coming weekend Daylight Saving Time begins in the United States and Canada.

Saturday night we will turn our clocks forward one hour.

Okay, so we'll lose an hour of sleep but we will also get more light every night!

It also brings us closer to spring which means fresh air, flowers, tossing the winter coats blissfully into closets, birdies and ice cream, and being free at last of scraping ice off car windshields.

Yippah!  Thank goodness for Daylight Saving Time.