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I love the changing of seasons. I don’t know if I could live somewhere without the seasons changing. Each season has something to offer and enjoy.
I love winter. Well, I love to take the kids sledding once or twice then I’m done with it. However, I do love when ice forms on naked branches and they glisten in the sun. The beauty of Mother Nature is amazing.
I love spring as everything comes to life. I love to get outside and plant new flowers and watch them bloom with all their colors. The smell of fresh cut grass and its green color is intoxicating.
I love summer as the sun warms the days. I enjoy lounging by the pool with my margarita watching the kids swim. I love that they play outside and my house is somewhat picked up.
I love fall. I love the changing of colors. Red, orange and yellow are my favorite colors and they are everywhere in fall. The air begins to cool. I love opening the windows to let the fresh air in. My allergies are spring so I’m good there.
Yesterday after a couple of hours of playing Super Mario Brothers on the DS with the boys, I decided to take them and the dog on a walk. They noticed the falling red maple leaves and picked up a few. When we got home they got a bag and wanted to fill it with leaves.
Once the bag was full, Alex ran inside to make a book. He grabbed a few pieces of paper and began taping leaves on the paper. He drew pictures as well. Then he asked me to write some words for him.
This is his story in his own words:
A little boy came along and saw a big tree. Then a storm of leaves flew by. March through the leaves. And then climbed up a hill. Then I went home to go out and play with leaves. The leaves came falling down. And the leaves came falling on my head. The end.
“Mom, did you notice the leaf in my nose.”
“Yes, Alex, I did. You are silly.”
Giggles ensued. I love those giggles! And I get giggles with every season too.
September 9th, 2008 at 7:23 pm
I’m always amazed at how quickly the seasons change here in the upper midwest. It is hot as all get out on August 30, and then the day after Labor Day, as if a switch is thrown, it is crisp and Autumn-like. God is so creative!