Anticipation

The weather here from Thursday-Sunday was absolutely G.O.R.G.E.O.U.S.
We hit 26 degrees (celsius) on Friday, and the sun stuck around for the entire weekend. A sure-fire sign that summer is on the way.
Okay, so it has been decidedly less summery today and yesterday. Some rain. A bit chilly at times. But honestly, after such a stunning weekend, who cares?

We enjoyed a great BBQ with friends on Saturday afternoon/evening, and then had more friends over to our place on Sunday for another one. The first “proper” BBQ of the season at the Blair residence. We raised the sun umbrella, dusted off the outdoor furniture, stocked the chilly bin with icy cold drinks, cranked up the grill, and turned up the music. The kids played outside until dark with their friends, while the adults sat on the deck, talking, laughing and enjoying the warm sunshine.

This is why I endure winter. I live for summer; for all of this!

We definitely made the most of the weather. On Friday after school, the kids and I walked down to the beach. The boys made sandcastles and raced each other up and down the sand. The water is still a bit cold for swimming (in my opinion, anyway!) but nevertheless, Ethan had a quick dip before we headed home.

Since we live right by the beach, it’s not a huge deal to go down there for a walk, play or run around. We do it a lot; even during winter. The beach is beautiful all year round, and we appreciate how lucky we are to live here.

But there is something extra special about nice warm Spring afternoons at the beach. I love the anticipation of what is to come.
Sitting on the warm sand, smelling the salt air, listening to the waves breaking, I can almost feel Summer … she’s just around the corner.