Spring Fever

I have heard a mother bird
Singing in the rain--
Telling all her little ones
Spring has come again!

I have seen a wave of green
Down a lovely lane--
Making all the hedges glad
Spring has come again!

I have found a patch of ground
Golden in the sun;
Crocuses are calling out
Spring has just begun!

~Irene Thompson

Ahhhhh, it's in the air! Spring fever! It happens every year in April. The snow begins melting and the kids begin disappearing. I dare not answer the phone because if I'm distracted for even moment, they are gone! Out they go to putter in the snow, puddles, mud, sandbox, and did I mention MUD?!?!

But something else happens when the weather turns to spring. The kids begin noticing that their school books are getting smaller. We are down to our final weeks and suddenly there's a motivational kick to get those books FINISHED!

Spring fever is a stronger motivator than I could ever be. Suddenly it gets competitive as they race against their siblings to see who can finish their first book. They wake up early to get their studies done so they can play outside all afternoon. The days are delightfully longer and the kids sleep sounder after getting healthy doses of fresh air and exercise.

God's creation is bursting with renewal all around. The solemnness of winter begins turning into shades of green with brightly colored flowers all around. The woods become alive with the sounds of chirping birds as new nests are made. Wildlife is spotted with their young. It is impossible not to rejoice in all that comes from our Heavenly Father's Hand as we share with our children the delights for us that He has created. Get excited with your children as you talk about the awesome, complex, and elaborate design of all creation as it comes alive in the springtime! God saw all that He made and said, "IT IS GOOD!" And isn't that really the heart of the matter?