fall musings

Moving further south has not been without its challenges, one of them being the weather. I prefer a steady change of seasons that correspond with the page turns of the calendar. When I flip the page to September, I want the feeling of chilly September nights and the red-gold of changing leaves. Little did I know I'd have to wait until close to the end of October to have a night approaching "cool." (we're talking in the low 70's!)

 

So I've stuffed Little Bear into sweaters and jackets while she stares at me with a mutinous look and says, "Mommy. HOT!"

I fall back to my trusty calendar and show her the date. "See, it's October."

Bears could care less about calendars. Next thing I know she's racing past me naked except for her diaper. This is how many of my days end up: naked bear on the rampage.

 

 

 

What I'm really looking forward to is a hard frost that will kill all the damn mosquitoes. Holy carp! We were outside kicking a soccer ball yesterday, and I got bit on the eyebrow. The EYEBROW! It wasn't enough that my lifes blood was being sucked. Oh no. The stinking insect had to taunt me by feeding somewhere ridiculous. I have the bulging red mark to show for it and will dress as Igor for Halloween as a result. All I need is a fake hump. 

 

 

There will be some changes in content around here with some new links going up etc. The timing is perfect. Fall is upon us, the season for cleaning out and organizing. I have quite a To Do List ahead of me regarding the cleaning out aspect. 

And there goes the naked bear streaking past me. Pardon me for a moment...

 

 

Comments

[JG_Banks]

and the bear makes an appearance lovely pics dear and am having fun spying about on your site and blog hehe *big bear snoops some more*

[Amy O]

Kendall! Thanks, girl. Cooler temperatures have *finally* arrived. But now I can't find my coat... ;)

[Amy O]

Sim and Mom! Your snow in PA is crazy. My friends in Bethlehem won't have power for a week! Surely we can find a middle ground. :)

[Kendall Grey]

Love the pics, Amy! They're gorgeous. And Little Bear is adorable. :-)

I'm reading this from my porch, where it's about 40 degrees outside. My front yard was covered in frost this morning. I think autumn has offically arrived in Georgia. Hope it reaches you soon!

[Janet]

Life revolves around 4 seasons; missing any would seem very lop-sided. I must admit that it's a little weird to see orange oak leaves and Halloween decorations coated with snow!
Love to see that Bear on the run!

[Rebecca]

We're getting honest-to-John accumulation! Our church barn party is going to be cancelled due to bad weather. Now THAT'S what I call seasons!

[Indigo]

I lived in Fla. for 9 years and for the life of me, Palm trees with Christmas lights made no sense at all.

I'm in upstate NY and like Tony expecting snow tom. Actually had some large random flakes fall yesterday. I can't imagine living anywhere without my seasons.

Your daughter is beautiful bundle of joy. (Hugs)Indigo

[Amy O]

Thanks for checking out my blog, Anthony! Yes, I miss those PA seasons. My mom said snow too this weekend. Crazy!!! (I don't even know where my boots are.)

[Anthony J. Rapino]

I need my seasons. I think I'd feel lost without crisp autumn and frigid winter. Speaking of which, I woke up this morning to a frozen truck door sealed tight. We're getting snow this weekend too!