the ice (storm) has broken

you know that first day of spring when it's warm enough to open the windows, and the air smells fresh and earthy? that day when everyone's walking around outside, with awe in on their faces like it's the first time they are seeing what they are seeing. the shops are all full with people just happy to be outside. that was today in austin. hard to believe that less than a week ago the house had icicles hanging off the eves and we were home-bound for two days. it was wonderful to get fresh air in the house, although we did miss having a fire all day in the fireplace. i'm sure we'll have a chance to do that again before it really is spring (it is only JANUARY after all...), but it was nice to see the sun for a day and not have to wear a jacket outside. the ice storm broke.

and it's been two weeks since my music man has been living here. the figurative ice has broken. and it's been good. that point where you can't remember what it was like before...that's happened. i think i must have been very lonely, i can't remember. but it's all been good. we're still talking to each other and we're learning every day how to live with someone. but no catastrophes and i'm sure he would have said if he wanted out, and i sure don't want out. as much as we enjoyed being cooped up for two days during the ice storm, i'm glad it's broken, and we are not restricted to being in the house.

so here's to spring and new beginnings and no more ice.