It was 78 degrees here in Atlanta yesterday. Out walking with my youngest child, I saw arms, legs and toes peeking out. The park was packed and people were out jogging, walking dogs and exercising. I love Spring!
Actually, I enjoy all of the seasons, including winter. But I have a special appreciation for those first few warm days of Spring.
Here are 10 Things I Won’t Miss About Winter
- Coats. Buckling my youngest into her carseat with a heavy coat on, keeping up with kid coats, the bulk of having to wear a coat – I’m over it!
- Shoes. Hello, black Old Navy flip flops and pedicures. I’ve missed you.
- Dry Skin. Even the best of moisturizers don’t seem to solve the dry ashy skin that is part and parcel of winter with its dry, forced indoor heat.
- Heating costs. The furnace will stay off for a couple of months! At least, until the heat makes A/C necessary.
- Layers. The undershirts, socks, cardigans, gloves and hats make for more laundry, more clutter in the van, and more hassle. Throwing on a pair of jeans and a t – so much quicker and easier!
- Being indoors. Who doesn’t feel a little blah when stuck indoors for days at a time? Hello, Sun, vitamin D and daily visits to the park.
- Kids indoors. I love being able to kick my kids out the door for several hours of afternoon playtime in the pleasant weather. Less bickering, less fuss at the table and bedtime – the fresh air wears them out and makes them eat better too.
- Cooking. Raw fruit, smoothies, salads – easy to throw together and oh so tasty when it’s warm outside.
- Shivering. I hate that shivery feeling I get when I get out of the shower in winter. Don’t you?
- Darkness. There’s nothing like having sunlight on your face – it’s good for your health (in moderation of course) and gets you out of bed in the morning. Long evenings outside are nice too.



My kids have been enjoying this wooden balance bike by Skuut. Unlike most bicycles made for small children, it has no pedals. It also has no training wheels.
After “boy meets girl”, “a boy and his dog” is probably the second most irresistible theme, and one that this film revolves around.
While Dad and Billy start to really enjoy all that Beethoven is bringing into their lives, a sinister plot is unfolding that may bring all of it crashing down. Beethoven is kidnapped. Will he be returned to Billy and Dad or will the bad guys win?
