A lot of people are moaning about the month of February; they feel in a funk, they are tired of the cold, or they're burned out on whatever they're doing. It's really common to hear the complaints from the homeschooling folks, especially, during this month.
Today I noticed quite a difference in the morning light when I drove my son to the bus stop. It's like we had so much more light today than we did last week! This month actually uplifts me because the days are markedly longer, and here in the Pacific Northwest, every minute counts. The fact that I can still see outside on my deck at 5:00 pm is fantastic! I feel like I have a new lease on life and that I can start to think about spring. It's amazing how a half hour of light here and there can add up to such a big mood shift. I love it. February is welcomed happily in my mind regardless of the cold and regardless of the cloudy, drippy days (which we haven't had much of this winter). I'm just so happy to not feel like it's always night time!
