it's official

I know that technically spring started a few weeks ago but this morning I had proof positive that it's really, really here.  I woke up early and the birds were singing loud and long.  I'm not talking geese here, although they were adding their two cents worth.  It's the little birds singing at least three distinctive songs that had my heart singing.  I haven't heard these exuberant voices since way last fall.  Of course I have no idea what these birds are "saying" to each other. For all I know they are claiming territory or trying to line up birdy babysitters but to me they sound happy.