Chilly Days Ahead-Why You Should Love It-REALLY!

Summer is almost over. Would you believe it? This was one of the greatest Summer's and like all Summertimes, I do not want it to end. But it must. Because we have four seasons. It's unfortunate.
     You probably guessed it, Summer is my all time favorite season. I live and breathe it. I am not looking to Fall too much. I am not looking forward to Winter at all.
    My Mother and I were noticing, how gloomy and Pessimistic we can be about the chilly seasons approaching.  But instead of listing all of the horrible things about Fall and Winter, why not try to list the good things? So that is what I will try to do here.
   1: Sweaters: Yesss, striped zip up sweater, old pal o mine, it will be nice to see you. Had some great memories with that sweater. But seriously, when you are not doing dishes, longs sleeves will be a lot of fun!
   2: Leaves: Naturally, the leaves will be changing their colors, which an awesome walk around the block does make. Red is my favorite color for Fall leaves!
   3: Hot Chocolate: Who doesn't love that? You come in from the cold and stick that mug in the microwave...perfect! Especially the cute little packets with all the different flavors.
   4: For The Yarnies: If you knit or crochet, this one's for you. Nothing like making a big blanket that warms you as you work on it.
   5: Freshly Fallen Snow: When the snow first hits the ground, untainted by mud and cars, without foot prints.  Blindingly white against the chalky sky.
    6: Icicles: Those things are cool.
 7: Lights: Depending on where you live and if they celebrate all things that go with the Christmas Holliday, people will put lights on their house. Our family likes to drive at night to see the displays. And downtown is beautifully lit too.
   8: Christmas: One of my favorite times of the year.
 9: Baking: No more hot kitchens!
10: Hope: You know when this is all over, beloved Summertime returns again. Though you think this Winter will last forever, Summer eventually returns, thank God. Then you can take your coat off and look around in awe saying:
"Warm weather? You exist?"