Floaty~Thingies

All this week, we have been invaded by floaty~thingies. They are wispy, air-born bits of fuzz that dance playfully in the air and travel great lengths. When you stop at a stoplight, they magically cross the street in front of you as if you stopped just for them, and now they have the green light. When these little bits do finally land, they tend to congregate together and cling to grass, looking like shed fur or, from a distance, they resemble sparse snow. I love the antics of them ! They seem alive, animated and definitely on their way somewhere.

Unfortunately, there is a downside to them. In reality they are seeds, most likely milkweed, and they reek havoc on those with allergies (hubby and sons). While my daughter and I are highly amused by their presence, the rest of the family is busily blowing noses, and wiping weary, weepy eyes. How sad that we can't all seem to enjoy this phenomenon together. I look forward to the daily visitors, but am sorry for the suffering ones. :(