I can almost see it if I stand on my tippy toes and squint real hard . . .
the faintest hint of . . . .
wait for it! -
AUTUMN
My absolute FAVORITE time of year. This golden season slips by waaaaay to fast every year for my liking so I try to enjoy evey minute of it.
So these last few mornings as I wake up to temperatures that begin just a hint cooler than
a broiler oven the usual heat wave at 6.am, and a wad of kids' school supplies receipts replaces
most of the money in my wallet, I find myself
hyperventilating eagerly anticipating the big yellow school bus (my kids don't ride it but that's not the point) and the parental happy dance that accompanies
the return of my sanity the First Day of School, which marks my favorite season. ;)
THINGS I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO:
crisp sunny days and crisp crunchy leaves = perfect jogging weather
baking apple pies
picking out pumpkins and carving them
three words: Pumpkin. Spice. Latte.
some new decorating DIY projects around the house with my fantastic kid-helpers (it's not child labor if they're having fun, right?)
a fun road trip to coast planned (photo adventure time!)
Halloween costume parties
Thanksgiving (I LOVE TURKEY)
Coming up with a fun birthday party for my son who turns 11 this year (any good ideas for a pre-teen's birthday please post your suggestions in the comments! )
Christmas present shopping ( I like to start mine in fall and be FINISHED by December 1st)
Dreaming up new Christmas dinner recipes to try ( Mmmm MORE TURKEY!) If you have any good ones please feel free to share and I will post on this blog (to your credit of course ;)
What seasons and their accompanying activities/festivities do you look forward to?
Standing on my tippy toes and squinting really REALLY hard,
-J
