It's finally Spring - a memory from 2014

A railroad track runs through the small woods behind our home. On one side, trees, on the other wetlands, and a field. At springtime everything is coming alive. The grass, fresh & green. The flowers beginning to bud. Birds singing their cheerful songs. Tadpoles and polliwogs swimming in their muck. I took a deep breath, filling my lungs with the delicious Spring air. Turning my gaze to the small boy at my side I smiled. Peace & gratefulness filled my entire being, as I realized he was taking in the amazing beauty of the day with the same awe and reverence. He saw me looking at him, a sparkle shone in his eyes as he said "It's finally Spring, isn't it Mom!"  I nodded as he happily grabbed my hand and declared "Let's run!"