Out The Window

There can be no question, the thing I love most about this house is the windows. The one in the playroom is lovely, but the ones in the living room are divine. Everyone gravitates to this spot to sit and stair out. We watch for deer, mallards, cardinals, robins, black squirrels, deer, deer, and more deer. These days I stair out and look for poison ivy.... but whatever. 

The other big attraction for me is the trellis and mini-patio by the front door. I spent tons of time on-line imagining living in this house and setting my chair by these planters and enjoying the smells of all the flowers I was going to plant there. Last year I was too pregnant with Lola to do anything outside so a deer friend came over with trays of impatiens and filled up the planters. This year I planted them with cosmos, nasturtiums, and calendula and it looks as though every thing is coming up. Georgia was so excited this morning to go out and see all the little seedlings that she helped me plant. Their appearance out of the dirt must seem like magic to her... is sure does to me.

Apparently, I'm not alone in thinking this is quite the peaceful and lovely little spot. We've had a mama robin make her nest in the trellises right out front. I must confess, I am a little shocked by her choice of location. You'd think a bird would want a spot a little more private than by out front door. Every time she catches me starring at her from INSIDE the house she freezes. And the thunder of racing children's feet on our hardwood floors sends her into the say. I can't help but wonder if her poor eggs will hatch. I really hope so. It would be so cool to see her babies get big. In the mean time, we'll just wait and enjoy the privilege of watching her sit. Spring is quickly becoming my favorite season.