Waiting for Spring

It is a quiet morning at my house with the exception of Maddie the Lab's snoring. My husband worked night shift last night, so today calls for quiet activities while he sleeps. I woke up at 5am in order to have a quiet cup of coffee and Bible reading before my husband came home and my teenage granddaughter woke up and prepared for school. I love the quiet and calm of early morning.
This morning I've read some inspiring blogs that speak to the creative, home making person that I strive to be. They've also awakened a longing to sit in a sunny place this afternoon and wait for spring. While I wait, (You know me, always multi-tasking.) I want to stitch on a cross stitch blanket for my next grandchild due in September. When I'm sitting in the yard, I'll also visualize future projects like laying more brick pavers or adding more bushes that flower and attract the birds. I'll also watch the wren (who we call " Miss Priss") scrounge around for bugs while the yellow finches fight over the feeders. If I'm lucky, I'll hear the pair of cardinals chirping and waiting patiently for me to go inside so that they can have a turn at the feeders.
Supper will be simple tonight. I've promised Miss T that we'll have a breakfast for dinner. I'll use the eggs I bought at the Windmill Market from a nice couple who raise yard chickens. I'll make toast using the sourdough bread I made yesterday. Of course living in the South means a pot of grits. I'll fry some bacon, but alas I can only have one slice. High cholesterol is a problem for me. I have some apples so I could make an apple raisin salad. I don't think I've ever made it for Miss T.
But right now, I'm in the mood for a cup of tea. I think I'll also have a bowl of Cheerios to help gobble up some of that bad cholesterol in the bacon. In a while, Maddie the Lab will require one of her walks to stretch her legs (and mine). But first, I'm waiting for it to warm up and yes, I'm waiting for spring.