Inspired By Two: March Came in Like a Lion.

March is already half over and I am NOT going to let it slip away like February did. It is the Ides of March and since I took 3 years of Latin in high school, this day used to be a big deal. In fact when your father and I went to Rome, I had to reenact J.C.'s final walk and last actions on that day in the Ancient Roman forum in the exact locations and among the same buildings and ruins as when he lived.

But this isn't about the Ides of March...besides noting in another life it meant more to me. But rather about the lion this month has been. But the lamb is beginning to show herself and spring is coming slowly. We started March with a snow storm and ended the first week with pneumonia (Lu) and croup (Nora). Breathing treatments around the clock, 103.5 fevers, antibiotics, steroids, to hospitalize or not? It was a rough weekend. Daddy took the two of you to the doctor on a Thursday and by Tuesday, less than a week later everything returned to normal health wise (for the most part). But not before some scary nights with high fevers where we all slept together in case someone woke up and couldn't breath. The pediatrician commended Daddy on his determination to get Lucy seen in timely manner and to push his way in for an unscheduled morning appointment. She said, if he hadn't done that, if he had waited for the afternoon appointment, Lucy would probably have to have been hospitalized as her oxygen level was already so low and her breathing was labored.

Nora, you have been on spring break this past week and spent some time with Grandma and Ms. Patti. Thank goodness they were available as your father and I were still working. We have also been skiing twice this week. Well Daddy, Nora and I, after Lucy's first time (not) skiing, we decided to put her into "playcare." It has worked out for everyone! We have especially loved skiing in 50 degree weather and in the late afternoon sun (thank you Daylight Savings!). The snow is a bit slushy and the runs were a bit messy but Nora, you finally did it. You skied down the mountain by yourself. I have it on video! I am little over excited in the video but this is a major accomplishment, as earlier this season, you were afraid to fall and did not want to let go of Daddy's hand/pole/jacket... whatever you could grab. You ski with such ease. Such grace. You turn! We are so proud. The three of us has a great time, riding the lift, skiing, laughing, falling, goofing around. Time spent together, outside, learning something new, sharing a favorite activity. I treasured it.

Then today, it was so warm and lovely and beautiful outside, we spent it playing in the yard, taking walks, clearing out the gardens to reveal the rich black soil under the debris and bright green sprouts popping up from the earth. It has been a long winter and now spring is coming. One of my favorite times of the year as your birthday arrives. So in honor of your birthday, I promise to write 5 entries in March. I have the first one down and Disney needs to be done still and we are having a party (fairy garden party) on the 29th with all your pre-k friends, so I think I can do it.

Although the month started off sort of rough, we are looking forward to the end of winter, the beginning of spring and celebrating you, Nora, our soon-to-be FIVE year old!