I am well aware that I spend a great deal of time complaining about the weather. It is one of my many endearing quirks. But it's hard to remain placid about the four inches of slushy mud that we have to slog through everyday to simply go outside. The filthy pantcuffs. The wet mittens. I tire of this.

So today's playdate is with Katie a.k.a. "Mamahops" who blogs about traveling with her four kids and spouse at Hell's Half Acre. For the last little bit, they've been living in balmy Mexico. Even though Ms 'hops woke up with a cockroach on her face, I am ready to go hang out with her for the rest of the week. 

Margaritas are optional -- but sun is required.

Photo credit: Mamahops at www.hopalog.com