New to blogging...

well, i'm new to the whole world of blogging, but so far it's fun! i'm a little confused about my layout, though...how do i make it prettier? i mean, don't get me wrong, polka dots are great and all, but they're not really me :) i'd appreciate any feedback...
i'm babysitting right now - i know, i know, then why am i blogging? well, i believe we're on hour five and let's just say the kids have become pretty self-sufficient. haha, just kidding. i actually love babysitting these kids - it's two little boys that i've been keeping since i was 16. it's so neat to see how they've grown and what they've learned each time i see them. they're adorable, too! their mom is one of the sweetest people i know, and also one of the strongest. the boys' dad passed away in 2005, when the smallest one was only about a year old. :( it's sad to think about, of course, but their mom has been such an inspiration to me because of the wonderful mother she continues to be even though i'm sure it's very difficult.
it's been snowing here all day and i have mixed emotions about that. i'm really ready for warm weather - everything about it. i want to be able to roll down the car windows, wear short sleeve shirts, and get a tan :). is it just me, or does it seem like everything is happier when the weather is warm? just a couple of days ago it was 70 degrees - which was amazing. That's the thing about March, you never know what it will bring!
one last thought - my birthday is only 4 days away! :) i'm excited.