Spent a wonderful day with just the little boys this week on the nicest day this year yet.  It was such a joy to feel the warmth of the sun again.  Just the sort of day for a bit of spring cleaning and outside reading and play.  We swept and cleaned windows a bit, and scrubbed the deck all clean.  Just a week ago the deck was still covered in ice and snow; now the birds are singing and splashing in the backyard water puddles, and we can bring out our quilt.  We made rock gardens and read a stack of favorites.  There will be a lot of chilly days yet, but the hope of spring is here.