There are several things that I love about autumn. I love the clothes. Sweaters and sweatshirts...and this year I might get funky and add some scarves and hats. I love the approaching holidays; candle lit tables and hearty food enjoyed with loved ones. I love the crunch of leaves underfoot and the beautiful colors that explode on trees overnight. I love traditions; carving pumpkins, making pies and sugar cookies. I love curling up on the couch with a cup of cocoa and a good book.
But when I woke up this morning at 5:45 and it was still dark outside, I felt a little melancholy. Summer is coming to a rapid end, and I feel sad! I am going to miss Cameron and Ethan when they are gone all day, and I think maybe I'm feeling a little bit of Cameron's sorrow for the rapid loss of freedom he's experiencing. Soon it will be books and homework, getting up early and going to bed on time. No more late nights playing basketball with Dad at church or watching Hitchcock movies until midnight. (The boys do so love "Rear Window" and "The Birds".) I want to feel happy to welcome fall. I want my heart to swoon over it's promise. But today I just feel very "blah" about the whole thing.
2 comments:
I'm sorry you're feeling so blah about it. I, for one, can't wait! It's another 100+ degree day here and I am tired of the heat. Fall has to be my favorite season, so I am impatiently awaiting it's arrival.
I bet that after you have a couple weeks of school under your belt and everyone adjusts, you will be perfectly happy about fall!
I feel the same way!! I love fall so much, but I am dreading Monday for the same reasons: loss of freedom and family time. Boo!
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