Is it just me?

Or did it all of a sudden get super cold?!?! I always think back to my childhood and think that there is definitely something odd about our weather today when compared to those times. (Like I am 80 or something! LOL!) But seriously, I think that we had more of each of the 4 seasons when I was little. Now, it seems like we only have a week each of Fall and Spring and then straight to the extreme temps of Winter and Summer. I love winter. I really do. I live in Nebr@sk@ for several reasons, one being that you get to experience all 4 seasons. There are few things better in this world than sitting under a blanket with your kids watching movies and sipping hot cocoa (hot tea for me, please!) and looking out the window to see how high the snow drifts are so far. Driving in the snow doesn't even bother me all that much. Yes, it can be scary, but overall, it isn't too tough. Part of what makes those winter days so bearable is that you know in a couple of months it will be so hot that you won't be able to breathe when you walk out your front door to go to the pool with the kids.

Fall is best though. The colors changing. The chill in the morning air. Frost on the pumpkin. Fat squirrels hoarding their foods. Thanksgiving. My favorite holiday. Tis that time of year when I feel most comfortable in my skin. I love this time of year. I am so happy.

I hope you are finding joy today, too.


P.S. Aunt J, I am thinking of you, Mom, all of your siblings, and the rest of the family as you say goodbye to Roberta today. I hope you can feel the hugs I am sending your way. Love you LOTS!!!!