Here was that precious white bud that I found in my front yard, the only of his kind…

And here it was a few days later, so pretty!

Only he wasn’t able to stand up and was fallen in the grass…

So as much as I’d rather have left him to bask in the sun…

He brightened my bedside table, and bloomed instantly under my lamp. I was actually able to see his petals moving, and it only took a few minutes to fully open. I thought flowers’ openings each morning took far longer than that, but this little guy’s response to bright light was quick! I was fascinated!

The daffodils too were finally opening up. How cheery are their yellow and orange faces!

But it soon turned rainy and chilly, so I made roasted potatoes…

And turned on the fireplace, which Tiddo cannot resist!

Was this a smile or a sneeze? And look at those claws! Where’s the clippers!

I digress, but don’t you think he should win an award for the handsomest whiskers?

And an award for best lounging pose? I don’t know why I thought it was so funny, but when I came upon him sitting up like this against the pillow, I had a good chuckle.

We stayed pretty cozy despite the rain and chill. But I was not expecting to wake up to this this morning…

The world outside is gloomy and lightly covered in snow, and it keeps falling…

We must change the April adage…it must now say, “April snow showers bring May flowers.”

My poor little daffodils! Should I hurry out and clip them, bring them inside to put in a vase and enjoy what is left? Or do you think they’ll weather this unexpected snowfall?

Here’s wishing you a wonderful day!