This is a fleetingly glorious part of spring with daffodils everywhere on the ground and pink cherry blossoms in the trees. There are red buds blooming and yellow buds blooming and tiny light green leaves on the willow tree across the street.

Today at the grocery store our favorite checker picked up Eva and announced to the store that it was her birthday tomorrow and had everyone sing Happy Birthday to Eva. She was torn between being thrilled and mortified. She beamed through most of it and was also happy when I picked her up again. We left the store giggling and feeling bright about tomorrow's celebration.

We are on our way to Party City again to get balloons. This time we are in search of a unicorn balloon in honor of Eva's big day. She will be 5!