September

What do you love about September?  I love that September brings apple picking season.  I love making applesauce and apple pie with apples we picked ourselves.  For some reason it just seems to taste better, know what I mean?

I also enjoy that September brings back routine.  I know that I am one of those people that can't wait for summer and no schedule.  However the schedule September brings is like a warm, cozy blanket just when one needs it. 

September is also time for school which brings with it new clothes, friends, and new supplies.  Who doesn't love new pencils and crayons?

Something that seems to happen in September is a new sense of appreciation.  I spend all summer trying to find new fun things for my children to do.  This year when a teacher asked what they did all summer one of my children to my horror replied "We watched Netflix every morning."  I think we have all been there, but I felt deflated just the same.  Now when we go out on the weekends, their adventures are at the tip of their tongues even if it is just getting together with family.

Change

It's that time of year again, time for change.  Whether it is just the weather and leaves changing or it's watching your children grow.  Fall is a great time to reflect on all our blessings.  My children just started school and though some parents might be sad I'm really excited.  I'm excited because this year will bring new adventure, new friends, and new memories.

I have been pleasantly surprised to see the change in a few other things as well.  My family has a lot of personality and sometimes we aren't all on the same page.  Usual school mornings leave us hurried and frazzled.  So far, so good.  We all seem to be on the same page on time and energetic (thus far) and what a difference it makes.  It has only been a few days but I hope this is a change that sticks!

Is this a time of change for you?  What's changing? Is it good?

"For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven."  Ecclesiastes 3:1