a day in the life of a latvian mom

After months of darkness, light slowly begins to take the lead… I can’t wait for Spring equanox to happen! Here in the north, winter doesn’t disappear immediately. There may still be snow in the garden, frozen patches on the paths, and muddy ground everywhere. But if you look closely, you can feel that something has changed. The air smells different…

But it’s coming so slowly. This is what I do.

A Spring Walk

Early spring walks are not always pretty. They are often wet, muddy, and a little cold. So warm clothes and waterproof boots are usually a good idea. But once you are outside, try to slow down and notice the small things.

Listen for a moment. Somewhere snow might be melting, dripping from the roof or branches. Birds are often louder now, as if they also know that winter is slowly ending.

Breathe in the air. Early spring has its own smell — wet soil, melting snow, old leaves, and that fresh cold air that feels different from winter.

Look around. Tiny plants pushing through the ground, small buds forming on branches, maybe the first brave green shoots appearing in the garden.

Touch something nearby. Cold snow, damp earth, tree bark warmed slightly by the sun.

Even the air itself feels different — lighter somehow, as if the whole world is slowly waking up.

When you return home, you might want to pause and think (or write down a few notes) about what you noticed. Sometimes I add a few lines in my notebook after a walk while sipping tea.

Spring comes quietly, in small signs that are easy to miss on an overcast day…

But if you take a slow walk and pay attention, you can feel that winter is finally loosening its grip.

Oh, how I love the smell of the spring air!

Ilze