Today is going to be a good day. I just feel it. Ever wake up thinking that? For one, it's a Saturday, then BIG plus, the sun is shining ~ see the bright blue sky behind the snow covered branches:
The thermometer is supposed to hit freezing today which is another excellent piece of news. The birds are singing:
I think they're probably happier than I am to see feel a warm-up. The Paper Whites are in full bloom and headed out the door:
They had replaced 'Green Goddess' on the mantel but the smell has finally gotten to me. I keep blaming my cat for bad behavior every time the origin of the odor temporarily escapes me (which is often). It's such a shame because they are so pretty.
Shed no tears tho ~ they've been thoroughly photographed and I have new bulbs waiting in the wings to take their place. Following on their heels are a couple of trees left to be dismantled. (that's the bad thing about putting up four Christmas trees ~ four trees then have to come down) I feel energetic tho so I'm optimistic about my progress. I even finished my thank you's yesterday:
That always feels good ~ Anna, this one's for you!
Oh yes, it's going to be a good day. Do you feel it too?
nO sun here, but I'm feeling better for first time in nearly a week, my bromeliad is blooming, the errands are done...so it's a very good day too.
Posted by: jodi (bloomingwriter) | January 09, 2010 at 10:12 AM
Isn't wonderful how a bright, sunny day can can make a cheerful day? I have always thought that I wanted to put up more then one Christmas tree, but it was hard to take down even one...maybe I will stay at one ;-)
Posted by: Noelle (azplantlady) | January 09, 2010 at 10:14 AM
No sun here either -- in fact, it's been flurrying all morning. :) But it feels like a good day, yes. Your paper whites are beautiful...and as always, your cards are just gorgeous.
Posted by: Nancy Bond | January 09, 2010 at 10:17 AM
It is amazing the difference sunshine makes. The picture of the ice-laden branches against the cobalt blue sky is wonderful. I love your card too.
The petals of the paperwhites look like some sort of frosty white linen.
Posted by: Sweet Bay | January 09, 2010 at 02:09 PM
I had to do the same thing with my Paper Whites last year Kathleen. It was the first and last time I grow them indoors.LOL. What a fragrance! It is a shame because they are so pretty.I am trying miniature iris and freesia this winter. I hope they do not have to be pitched out ;-)
Posted by: Lona | January 09, 2010 at 03:31 PM
Kathleen that's the way I woke up feeling too, and it was a great day. I did some Winter sowing, the sun was out and I got to play outside for awhile, and my oldest daughter's basketball team played great (and won).
I hope your day ended up being as good as you hoped it would :)
Posted by: Catherine | January 09, 2010 at 07:49 PM
Great photos of the Paperwhites. I don't mind the fragrance...funny how some folks are on one side of the fence or the other. I am always amazed how small the blooms are.
I think I will start taking down the Christmas tree today...maybe.
Posted by: Janet | January 10, 2010 at 07:24 AM