Double R Farm (Amish Country Soaps & Sundries)

 Yesterday's weather proved to be as glorious as the optimists had predicted. The chilly early morning gave way to above average warmth by noon. The children at school quickly shed their heavy winter jackets, and the birds sang loudly. Finally, we enjoyed a day of springtime warmth.

Today, unfortunately was not as pleasant. It appears that Mother Nature has decided to change her mind and remind us that winter is not completely gone. We have wind gusts between 35-45 mph, and the temperature has plummeted. The children have put back on their winter coats, and the brave souls sporting shorts have surrendered them yet again to long pants.

It is still early Spring here in Sugarcreek, and it will be a few weeks before we see some real warmth.The early spring flowers keep their buds tightly wrapped, hesitant to open completely. The only flower seemingly brave enough to open completely is the Lenten Rose. They were planted  years ago, because they are one of the earliest Spring flowers. True to their name they only open during the season of Lent.