Such a tease ....

... this weather, that is. Spring has visibly sprung. There are buds opening on every tree and the sun is shining brightly.



The rays refracted through the glass doors in the living room are so very warm and inviting.



Unfortunately, the backyard thermometer reads 36 degrees -- and it's in the sun.

Try explaining to a cabin-feverish three-year-old why we can't play outside on his brand new bike (Happy Easter!) when it looks oh-so-lovely through the windows. According to weather.com, it's supposed to get up to 56 degrees today, but not until 6 pm, and really, what use is that?

I figure if it tops 40 degrees, we'll bundle up the baby and head outside, but I don't do 36 unless there's snow to play in.

I can't wait for the REAL arrival of spring!