The Sound of Spring

The kids are off for the next four days. Teacher Convention is happening in Edmonton. I have to think of some creative ways to keep them entertained. One obstacle I'll have to get through is limiting Riley's time on the DS. We picked it up for him last weekend and now it's about time that I start cracking down on him. He's a pretty good kid, so I don't think it will be too much trouble. (knock on wood)

Yesterday Bella and I headed out to pick up the other two after school. Sometimes that little girl blows me away. We were walking our path. Bella yakking her face off. Me doing the usual "Wow", "Okay", "That's really interesting". She stops. "Let's go Bella." "Wait mommy, listen." I hear nothing and start walking again. "Mom, stop." "Bella, I don't have time for this." "No listen." This time I try to listen. I hear cars, a siren, and truck backing up. I look at her. "Don't you hear the water." I listen again. "Yes I hear it". Looking around and in a whisper she says to me, "That's the sound of Spring." The snow melting and running into the drain is the sound of Spring to her. I thought the birds chirping would be the sound of Spring. Nope. When the snow is gone she gets to ride her bike, play outside, and go to the park.