1. hopscotch with sidewalk chalk.
2. the kids checking their seeds everyday to see if they are growing yet.
3. picnic blankets.
4. babies in sunglasses.
5. buds and flowers on the trees.
6. when someone else cooks or orders the pizza.
7. open windows.
8. weather forecasts that improve as the week goes on.
9. hearing lawn mowers.
10. going to bed earlier than usual.