Looking Forward to Fall

As much as I am dreading the start of school, which means chauffeuring to early morning band practice every morning at 6:30 a.m.(which in turn means having myself and two toddlers up and dressed and ready to walk out the door by 6:30), I am looking forward to the milder weather of Fall.

I usually enjoy summer, but this year it was so hot I really didn't take the little ones out as much as normal. Also, having a 3 year-old in a cast for a month, plus the week or so it took to determine he needed the cast, much of the summer water fun had to be avoided.

So, I am starting the school year with a new, positive attitude (or trying very hard to do so) and I am looking for the positive. When fall finally hits the days will be a bit cooler which will give us more time outside without having to worry about heat stroke. The leaves will change color which will not only look beautiful, but lends a hand to so many learning and craft opportunities with the little guys. Also, apple season and pumpkin season and don't forget corn-maze season  are all great opportunities for fun family activities. (If you watch "The Middle" the portrayal of Indiana and its corn mazes was pretty accurate, he he)

Just thinking about Autumn makes me want to put on my favorite sweater, a pair of comfy jeans and some cute boots and drink hot cider by the fireplace (well if I had a fireplace).... then reality hits. It is currently 80 degrees in the shade at only 9 a.m. (which is actually one of the the more pleasant days) It's OK, in mid winter I'll be wishing for the summer heat.