Race to spring

I took a little break from blogging this weekend. It's not that the kids were any less creative than usual, but rather I just found better ways to keep busy than sitting in front of the computer. For instance, Saturday was a day to savor the sun. The temperature was still below freezing, but the bright sun definitely lifted my winter-weary spirit and gave hope that spring really is in the not-so-distant future.

I managed a 3.8 mile run - my first outdoor run in about four months. Meanwhile, the kids did some sprints of their own, racing up and down the driveway.

The sun seemed to energize Maggie, too, who was happy to join us as we played outside. Still, the reality of her limitations was all too apparent as she lay on the frozen ground. Two tennis balls were within easy reach, and often she'd pick them up and chew on them, but she's no longer able to play fetch.

Or so I thought. Granted, it was a slowed down version of her favorite game, and we didn't throw the ball far, but ever the golden retriever, she couldn't resist retrieving it from across the yard.

Thankfully, Maggie's high energy level lasted longer than the brief glimpse of spring. By Sunday, the weather had turned to snow. At least Maggie is still moving around fairly well.