When did it change?

Every year about this time, I long to walk or sit in the sunshine. The rest of the year, I seek the shade. The change is so gradual and creeps up on me. I never know when that change happens or when it goes the opposite way of prefering the shade. Suddenly one day, I'm struck that I am enjoying the warmth of the sun instead of hiding from it. For now I am enjoying the warmth on my toes as I walk "bundled up" in long pants, long sleeves and a sweater wearing sandals. Or relishing the feel of shoes and socks

Picnic in the sunshine in july 2009 with my mom and 2-week old Nadia