spring is springing

I would say spring has sprung, but it's technically not spring yet and, well, today it's dark and scary outside.  The wind is blowing, it's raining and it doesn't really feel like spring is right around the corner.  I know it is though, and that makes me happy.  I love spring.  I love spring flowers and I love the newness of God's creation.  I think spring may be my favorite season of all.  It's when the days start getting longer, the sky shows mostly blue instead of gray, and it's when you find yourself having an extra 'spring' in your step.  My heart sings for spring.  Come soon Spring, you can't get here quick enough.