Fall is here!! I know because there are leaves everywhere, and they are so beautiful and crunchy sounding! This is my favorite time of year, and I'm going to take full advantage of it.
All of my favorite things come out in the fall. Sweaters and scarves, boots and coats. It's like welcoming back old friends I haven't seen in 5 months. The chill in the air is invigorating to me, I have more energy and more time, and I love to be outdoors. While summer is too hot and winter is very cold, this time of year is just right and there is so much to do.
Pumpkin patches, nature walks, rolling in leaves, puddle jumping, fresh air, and best of all, it's almost time to get the Christmas decorations out. I enjoy fake fluffy snow in my Christmas village almost as much as I like the real stuff outside. I can't wait to get out and enjoy everything!
The activity centers and places we go are getting ready for the season too. Displays change at the museums, libraries, and space centers. All the places we visit regularily will now have new things to look at and new activities to explore. It's time for leaf rubbings, colourful paintings, and more baking. Pumpkins are eveywhere, bringing colour with them, and new flavours surround us. Hot chocolate is about to become a favorite treat again, and my travel mugs for coffee and hot tea will be my most loved accessory for the next 6 or 7 months.
It's important that we enjoy the changes here, as this all means that winter is soon to follow, and then there will be more days we have to stay inside and fewer days I want to drive around. There will be cozy playdates and movie nights, popcorn and soup. For now, I'm going to enjoy this season and the joys it brings, and use the time to prepare for the next one