Just breathe....

If you can…I am struggling to breathe because of my stinking allergies.

Still, this is a wonderful time of the year to “breathe”…at least for me. In years past, when my kids played baseball, football and softball, this was a hectic time of the year. Practices, games, scrimmages…every evening, every weekend.

But now I can take this time, between the super busy holidays from fall to Easter that seem to be never ending, and breathe.

I still have a lot to do. Clean out and purge a few closets, clean the windows, clear out the flower beds in preparation for mulch, split hostas, power wash rugs.

But my favorite thing to do in the spring is sit on the porch and soak in the beautiful dogwoods and spring flowers…and breathe.

Monday all the bunnies and Easter decor were packed up and put away and for the first time in seven months there is no seasonal or holiday decor.

The next big seasonal explosion will be for Memorial Day and 4th of July.

Until then, just breathe….sit on your porch and drink your coffee. Take a walk around your neighborhood or local park and take in all the beautiful spring flowers and blooming trees. If you are like me and suffer from severe allergies, take your meds and get out and enjoy the season!!! It is so short!

Let your house breathe also…open the windows. Keep your decor simple and focus more on purging than filling space. Pick a drawer, closet or cabinet, purge and clean. Then go out and enjoy this beautiful time of the year!

In a few weeks it will be time to start my summer planting…I need this down time!