Spring is Here

I literally missed the changing of seasons from winter to spring this year.  When I was admitted to the hospital, it was winter.  All of the cherry blossom trees outside the hospital entrance were bare.  I was quite surprised as I left the hospital the day of my discharge.  I was really looking forward to the fresh air, but I didn't expect to be met by trees full of blossoms.  The whole way home I looked at all of the blooming and growing things around us and thought about the symbolism between the coming of spring in conjunction with the birth of my daughter.  Then, the blossoms fell about two days before Macie was discharged, leaving behind trees full of long green growth. It was all very symbolic to me.

The month of May was really very nice for us.  It was warm and we had a lot of sunshine.  It was a great way to spend our first month living in our home as a family of five.  We made sure that the boys got some time outside whenever possible.  For the first part of the month, this happened without me.  I was recovering from my c-section and the pre-eclampsia still has not yet completely left me.  On top of that, months of doctor ordered inactivity have made me pretty weak compared to my old self.  Not exactly what you want if you have a six year old and a two year old to chase around!

Once I had my six-week follow-up and was released for exercise, I started to get outside with the boys.  We started walking and I have to admit it has been slow going.  I also have attempted to chase them around in the yard.  One day I brought along my camera so that we would have some pictures to document this time of this year.