I like to refer to the first nice day of spring as "Crazy-Shorts-Wearing-Guy-Day". Without fail, even though the actual temperature is not that much warmer than a shitty refrigerator, guys all around the city feel the need to bust open their shorts drawer on throw on their favorite shorts from the previous summer. Btw, I'm not criticizing these people, because I happen to be one of them!
This past weekend definitely qualified as "C-S-W-G-D". Because it was in the 60s in Chicago, Dawn and I decided to take the kids to downtown Naperville for a leisurely walk and shopping. Having picked up a few bags along they way, I thought it would be best if I take the bags to the car before we continued. So that's what I did. Along the way, I saw a Jeep, windows down, music blaring, with a shirtless kid driving. (Note: Shirtlss-Driving-Day: A slight variation of C-S-W-G-D)
Ahhh, spring is FINALLY here! :)
"C-S-W-G-D" is also marked with seeing your neighbors, whom you haven't seen since the previous Thanksgiving. They can usually be seen cleaning out their garages, washing their cars, or pushing their kids in strollers. At least that's what I experienced this weekend.
Here are some of my pictures from C-S-W-G-D 2008:
Chloe & Mia pretending they're friends.
"Goddamn Paparazzi!"
Moments prior to Chloe (wanting to) pry Mia's hand off the highest handle
Chloe & Mia flagging down the Ice Cream Man
"Life is good."
