Tales from a Mid-Lifer

Small Signs of Spring

Published by

Mid-Life Mama

on

This mornings air is 44-degrees crisp, the sky is gray and the smell of cold rain through my cracked kitchen window makes me want to bake an apple pie. It feels like a lovely October day (sigh). While I love autumn, we northeasterners are craving warmth. Having traveled to a few different states in the last four weeks, God forgive me but I’m quite envious of every state south of New York. Even our close neighbors in Pennsylvania have far more life growing from the ground and trees than we do.

While Spring is still struggling, some welcome greens and sprouting flowers give hope that warmth is on the way. Even those pesky dandelions are giving me reason to smile this May day.

29 responses to “Small Signs of Spring”

  1. Irene Avatar
    Irene

    Spring is definitely a bit slow in showing up this year. Patience is hard at times. 😔

    Liked by 2 people

    Reply
    1. Mama Duck Avatar
      Mama Duck

      It really is slow this year, isn’t it?😕

      Liked by 1 person

      Reply
  2. mycreatorscreation Avatar
    mycreatorscreation

    Try living even further north of New York—I had the fireplace burning this morning.😢😢

    Liked by 2 people

    Reply
    1. Mama Duck Avatar
      Mama Duck

      Oh boy😣. So many of us just want to get outside after too many months indoors.

      Liked by 1 person

      Reply
      1. mycreatorscreation Avatar
        mycreatorscreation

        Perhaps November and December will still be lovely and warm!!😃😃

        Liked by 1 person

        Reply
        1. Mama Duck Avatar
          Mama Duck

          That’s very hopeful!😄🙏🏻

          Liked by 1 person

          Reply
  3. anotherday2paradise Avatar
    anotherday2paradise

    I’ve always loved dandelions. 🙂 Great photos of spring springing.

    Liked by 2 people

    Reply
    1. Mama Duck Avatar
      Mama Duck

      I’m glad you enjoyed them☺️.

      Liked by 1 person

      Reply
  4. Wendy Avatar
    Wendy

    How pretty!

    Liked by 2 people

    Reply
    1. Mama Duck Avatar
      Mama Duck

      🤗☀️

      Liked by 1 person

      Reply
  5. Invisibly Me Avatar
    Invisibly Me

    Beautiful! 🌷Sadly it’s all grey and cold and rainy here in my corner of the UK, and I think even the flowers are giving up now. Fingers crossed spring comes back and summer isn’t far away. xx

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply
    1. Mama Duck Avatar
      Mama Duck

      That’s funny: “even the flowers are giving up”! I hear you. Yes, looking forward to summer arriving.☀️

      Liked by 1 person

      Reply
  6. Trudy Den Hoed Avatar
    Trudy Den Hoed

    I so identify with your blues, Mama Duck. It’s a cold, rainy day here again in the MIdwest. Just when I thought we didn’t need to take some pots of annuals inside anymore and I thought it was safe to plant some annuals yesterday. Now tonight my husband is going to have to cover them. 😦 Thank you for the beautiful photos that give hope. 🙂 I needed that today! Love and blessing to you!

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply
    1. Mama Duck Avatar
      Mama Duck

      One nice day and I’m sure you were so excited planting those first flowers. I stored away our winter boots only to retrieve them soon after😕. Hope your plants recover nicely🌸.

      Liked by 1 person

      Reply
  7. JanBeek Avatar
    JanBeek

    I totally understand! We have the same delayed spring here in western Montana!

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply
    1. Mama Duck Avatar
      Mama Duck

      We will soooo appreciate sun and warmth when it arrives☀️!

      Liked by 1 person

      Reply
  8. M.B. Henry Avatar
    M.B. Henry

    Lovely pictures – it’s sure starting to look springy! (Also – I love dandelions)

    Liked by 2 people

    Reply
    1. Mama Duck Avatar
      Mama Duck

      Yellow is such a happy color!🌼

      Liked by 1 person

      Reply
  9. Mama's Empty Nest Avatar
    Mama’s Empty Nest

    I’m sending warm thoughts and hope for spring to bust out all over for you from here in Pennsylvania!!

    Liked by 2 people

    Reply
    1. Mama Duck Avatar
      Mama Duck

      Thank you!🌷🤗🌷

      Like

      Reply
  10. Anne Mehrling Avatar
    Anne Mehrling

    Spring is coming! You will be rewarded for your patience soon.

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply
    1. Mama Duck Avatar
      Mama Duck

      Thanks for the encouragement😄! I appreciate it🌼☀️🌼.

      Liked by 1 person

      Reply
  11. bigskybuckeye Avatar
    bigskybuckeye

    Beautiful photos! Spring is in full swing here in central Ohio. I appreciate you following my writing. I will be checking back to see what else you post here.

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply
    1. Mama Duck Avatar
      Mama Duck

      Thanks and I was happy to find your blog today for the first time via another site! Enjoy the spring weather in Ohio☀️.

      Liked by 1 person

      Reply
      1. bigskybuckeye Avatar
        bigskybuckeye

        I appreciate that you discovered my blog via another site. Someone must be giving me some support.

        Liked by 1 person

        Reply
  12. Apple Pie & Napalm Avatar
    Apple Pie & Napalm

    I love Spring! After the brutal winter we had, I’ll take the little yellow dandies, too.

    Liked by 2 people

    Reply
    1. Mama Duck Avatar
      Mama Duck

      I agree. The long winter makes even dandelions very welcome🌼.

      Like

      Reply
  13. bigskybuckeye Avatar
    bigskybuckeye

    Thank you for sharing your glimpses of spring. In central Ohio, we are beginning to feel more like spring, but a few mornings ago, I was dressed in layers, wearing a stocking cap, and keeping my hands warm in gloves while enjoying a pre-dawn walk.

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply
    1. Mama Duck Avatar
      Mama Duck

      Crazy weather changes this Spring!☀️ Let’s hope consistent warmth will arrive soon.

      Liked by 1 person

      Reply

Leave a reply to Mama Duck Cancel reply

Previous Post
Next Post