signs of spring?

I know I live in a frozen wasteland but every once in a while there is a glimmer that we might get relief. There are odd little signs of spring popping up, giving us hope. Today I noticed three.

1. That stupid bird was singing again this morning.

2. The gophers have popped out of their holes. They are everywhere! And they haven't got their street smarts yet. I counted 27 squashed on the highway from Lethbridge to Magrath tonight. Gross; but a sure sign of spring.

3. All the houses that were for sale before Christmas but removed the signs when the snow got too deep have signs up again! Yay! Everyone knows real estate picks up in the spring!

Let the greening of the landscape begin. I'm ready.