I have a confession…I suffer from a condition called “spring fever.”

Most of the time, I can keep it under control. Other times I am so anxious for it to be warm, that I go a little crazy. Here are a couple of examples:

1. A couple of weeks ago when it was almost 80 degrees outside, I couldn’t stand sitting at my desk at work while the sun shined through the window behind me and every kid on campus walked around in shorts and flip-flops. So, I used some vacation time to leave early. I drove home with all my windows down, went for a walk and then sat outside in a folding chair. (Note to self: must buy some better outdoor seating before summer.)
2. One of my latest obsessions is flowers/plants. Where can I put some flowers outside? How many pots should I have on the porch? Should I buy some shrubs for the back of my yard? The tulips that have started to bloom outside my back door are not helping this obsession. So, I bought a mini greenhouse and planted some seeds. Then, I planted more seeds when most of the first ones died. And then came the day that I saw a really good deal for some flower bulbs on bulbsdirect.com. It wasn’t until the day after I placed my order that I realized just what I was getting. 80 bulbs. Plus 80 more for free. From Holland. The country not the small town in Allen county. I’m not even sure what kind of flowers they will be. With that many bulbs, I won’t have to worry about not having grass. Just flowers everywhere!

So after a warm day today, what’s bringing me down you ask? The weather guys are saying we’ll have snow showers Monday and Tuesday. Snow does not equal warm weather. Part of me says to listen to my mom and drag my winter coat out for the next couple of days. The fever wants me to refuse to acknowledge this snow stuff. It tells me to wear bright colors to match my new purse and take only a light jacket. So if you see someone shivering and turning blue as she walks down Regents Ave. tomorrow, you’ll know which side won.

whyyawannabringmedown by Kelly Clarkson