I am having a difficult time believing that August is over.
I’m having an even harder time believing school has started.
And I can’t even believe that it’s almost time for pumpkins and mums and apple picking.
Every year in October, my sister and her husband and my husband and I go on a two night trip to southern Indiana. It’s beautiful. Not just because of the time of year, but because we are without children, while we shop and eat ice cream and drink. Liquor. And Coffee. While we shop, the guys play golf. It’s Perfection. I can’t believe that trip is almost here. Although I can’t wait, the trip also signifies the season is changing, last year it snowed. Snowed! In early October. We didn’t mind. We were drunk. I think. I don’t remember. Who was! You were! Polly wanna cracker!
And then, Halloween. I’m very excited about Halloween because I have a 3 year old who wants to be a Car, as in a real car, and I have a 4 year old who has been dreaming of becoming Ariel since November 1, 2006. Should be fun.
Yum. Then it’s Thanksgiving! And maybe even the first snowfall. Turkey. Mashed Potatoes. Christmas shopping. Long lines, pushing, shoving and yelling. Well, I guess that’s just dinner at my family’s house.
And then it’s the joyous Christmas season. Christmas Cards, Christmas Cookies, Christmas Shopping, Christmas Carols. Christmas trees, Christmas specials, Christmas lights, Christmas Boxers. so much Christmas, so little time.
And it will be here before we know it. As fun as all of this sounds, I still don’t want summer to end.
But, I am excited to start wearing jeans again. Jeans are the best.
But maybe, just maybe, this will be the year that Northern Indiana has the same climate as Florida. I’m crossing my fingers, it’s bound to happen one of these days.
Right? No? Well, Merry Christmas, anyway!
A weekend away with no kids?? Hmm. I could really use that right about now.
A weekend away with no kids?? Hmm. I could really use that right about now.
wow, that trip does sound fab. last winter was my first in northern indiana…i’m from L.A. i’m sorta dreading all those snowy (and cold) days stuck in the house with three boys…but its nice to have a new season knocking on the door.
wow, that trip does sound fab. last winter was my first in northern indiana…i’m from L.A. i’m sorta dreading all those snowy (and cold) days stuck in the house with three boys…but its nice to have a new season knocking on the door.
I still love the seasons, also having moved here from So. Cal. I do get tired of winter, round about March/April. But the coolness of Fall with jeans and sweatshirts…love it!
I still love the seasons, also having moved here from So. Cal. I do get tired of winter, round about March/April. But the coolness of Fall with jeans and sweatshirts…love it!
Gosh, Beth, I could have written every word of this. EVERY WORD. Except the fun trip to Indiana, lol. But that’s exactly how I feel. I hate to end summer. Even though there is SO much to look forward to. And wearing jeans is the high point!
Gosh, Beth, I could have written every word of this. EVERY WORD. Except the fun trip to Indiana, lol. But that’s exactly how I feel. I hate to end summer. Even though there is SO much to look forward to. And wearing jeans is the high point!
I love being able to wear jackets. I LOVE jackets. I have waaayyy too many.
I love being able to wear jackets. I LOVE jackets. I have waaayyy too many.
Ahhhh….Northeast Indiana? The home of my childhood. Harvest which means the invasion of field mice who no longer have a place to live. Hay rides, bon fires, apple cider, and football games. Good stuff.
Ahhhh….Northeast Indiana? The home of my childhood. Harvest which means the invasion of field mice who no longer have a place to live. Hay rides, bon fires, apple cider, and football games. Good stuff.
I’ve already broke out my jeans. Mainly because they are the only things that fit right now (aside from a couple skirts but it’s been so windy here that mine flew up yesterday!)- and when I mean fit, it’s not because I’ve lost weight. It’s because I’ve gained and not stopped. It’s the end of summer hibernation mode, I think.
Steph
I’ve already broke out my jeans. Mainly because they are the only things that fit right now (aside from a couple skirts but it’s been so windy here that mine flew up yesterday!)- and when I mean fit, it’s not because I’ve lost weight. It’s because I’ve gained and not stopped. It’s the end of summer hibernation mode, I think.
Steph
Glad to know I’m not the only one who seen this season change as a harbinger of Cmas! LOL
Glad to know I’m not the only one who seen this season change as a harbinger of Cmas! LOL
what a nice post! i always get a little sad when the seasons change (except from winter to spring).
Merry Christmas!
what a nice post! i always get a little sad when the seasons change (except from winter to spring).
Merry Christmas!
So funny that you mention Christmas boxers. I have given my husband “Santa Pants” every Christmas for the last 17 years, and for the first 5 we weren’t yet married. I am I edgy or what/1;)
LOVE fall and winter until about Jan.1 then I pretty much want spring and summer back!
So funny that you mention Christmas boxers. I have given my husband “Santa Pants” every Christmas for the last 17 years, and for the first 5 we weren’t yet married. I am I edgy or what/1;)
LOVE fall and winter until about Jan.1 then I pretty much want spring and summer back!
I have been lurking your site for some time now…never commenting. I am so bad with that. Anyway, I saw your blog title AND HAD to comment. August and Everything After is one of my most favorite cds..by Counting Crows. Anyway, I wasn’t sure if you knew of the cd too…and felt it clever as a blog title. I found it clever. Okay, I’ll shoosh! Have a great day!
I have been lurking your site for some time now…never commenting. I am so bad with that. Anyway, I saw your blog title AND HAD to comment. August and Everything After is one of my most favorite cds..by Counting Crows. Anyway, I wasn’t sure if you knew of the cd too…and felt it clever as a blog title. I found it clever. Okay, I’ll shoosh! Have a great day!
I LOVE YOUR FAVICON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I LOVE YOUR FAVICON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh my gosh, my long sleeve tees are calling my name. I LOVE FALL!!
Oh my gosh, my long sleeve tees are calling my name. I LOVE FALL!!
The insane heat here was broken by a big fat thunderstorm yesterday–got me dreaming about pumpkin bread, watching the leaves change color, and windows open to the clean breeze!
The insane heat here was broken by a big fat thunderstorm yesterday–got me dreaming about pumpkin bread, watching the leaves change color, and windows open to the clean breeze!
oh man.. I know what you mean. I will be posting a similar post soon… yep..August and everything after – it’s gonna be crazy.
oh man.. I know what you mean. I will be posting a similar post soon… yep..August and everything after – it’s gonna be crazy.
oh man.. I know what you mean. I will be posting a similar post soon… yep..August and everything after – it’s gonna be crazy.
oh man.. I know what you mean. I will be posting a similar post soon… yep..August and everything after – it’s gonna be crazy.
oh man.. I know what you mean. I will be posting a similar post soon… yep..August and everything after – it’s gonna be crazy.
oh man.. I know what you mean. I will be posting a similar post soon… yep..August and everything after – it’s gonna be crazy.