It's finally here!

SPRING
Spring
spring
spring
spring

Or at least it is more so than the past few weeks. 

Over spring break, we had it snow. Yes, that white powdery stuff that falls to the ground when it's really cold out. Not what you usually expect for SPRING break. 

But hey, this is Iowa, right?

Recently however, it has been slightly warmer. Today, I wore a dress. With no tights or leggings. Sure I was still freezing, but I got to show off my deathly pale legs, which is the most important part. 

So what's so great about spring? 

1. It means that the end of the school year is right around the corner
2. It means that summer is right around the corner
3. It means that winter is over
4. It means that the weather will start getting warmer
5. It means that thunderstorms are going to happen
6. It means that trees are going to start growing leaves
7. It means that I get to plant flowers with my mother
8. It means that butterflies are going to be here soon
9. It means that I can drive with the windows down
10. It means no more scraping off icy windows in the morning before school
11. It means that it's light out when I get up
12. It means that it gets dark later
13. It means that some days house windows can be opened
14. It means that coats are no longer necessary
15. It means that it'll be sunny more days (hopefully)    

But there are downsides. We all know summer is the best. Spring's only second. Why's spring only second?

1. Wet ground = wet pant bottoms for short people
2. If I want to wear shorts or capris or skirts or dresses, I have to start shaving my legs more regularly
3. Thunderstorms tend to wake one up in the middle of the night
4. Finals are just around the corner
5. Icky bugs start to come out again
6. Birds come out and decide cars are the perfect targets for bathroom trips
7. In Iowa, dramatic weather changes are frequent, those shorts you wore this morning might not be enough for the afternoon
8. The nice weather is depressing if you're stuck inside all day
9. Allergies
10. Tornadoes are kinda bad
11. Rain = clouds = no sun
12. Tree seeds get everywhere

 
Other than all that though, spring is wonderful! But seriously. Summer is better.