This morning we woke up to cloudy skies and temperatures in the 50s. While everyone on Facebook seemed to be rejoicing the arrival of Fall and a break in the heat and humidity I found myself crying out, "Wait! Not yet!"
We had to dig to the bottom of our drawers for the warm pajamas. Just a few days ago I ran out of clean tank tops having sweated through all of mine.
Last night I pulled my down comforter up tight against my chin and my toes searched for the warmth of Brian's legs. Just a few days ago I couldn't kick my covers off fast enough and I cursed the heat radiating off of Brian's body if he got but a few inches of me.
Today I'm cooking a big batch of Chicken & Wild Rice Soup in the slow cooker. Just a few days ago I couldn't keep my water glass full.
Today I'm sitting on the porch in front of my computer with the windows closed and the floor heater turned on low. Just a few days ago I was wondering if the ceiling fan could go any faster.
It's funny how our Midwest seasons can change so fast. I know we still have some 70 and 80-degree weather ahead of us. Maybe even a 90 if can get an Indian Summer. Fall in Minnesota is gorgeous and can last deep into October and sometimes even November.
But the consistency is gone. I know it. Being able to wake up and throw on shorts and a tank top without looking at the forecast is no more. Wondering if I might blow up the pool or turn on the sprinkler is probably not something I'll think about until next June.
I was away from blogging much of this week really trying to soak up every last second of summer. I leave you with these. The final scenes of Summer 2010. It really was a good one.
We had to dig to the bottom of our drawers for the warm pajamas. Just a few days ago I ran out of clean tank tops having sweated through all of mine.
Last night I pulled my down comforter up tight against my chin and my toes searched for the warmth of Brian's legs. Just a few days ago I couldn't kick my covers off fast enough and I cursed the heat radiating off of Brian's body if he got but a few inches of me.
Today I'm cooking a big batch of Chicken & Wild Rice Soup in the slow cooker. Just a few days ago I couldn't keep my water glass full.
Today I'm sitting on the porch in front of my computer with the windows closed and the floor heater turned on low. Just a few days ago I was wondering if the ceiling fan could go any faster.
It's funny how our Midwest seasons can change so fast. I know we still have some 70 and 80-degree weather ahead of us. Maybe even a 90 if can get an Indian Summer. Fall in Minnesota is gorgeous and can last deep into October and sometimes even November.
But the consistency is gone. I know it. Being able to wake up and throw on shorts and a tank top without looking at the forecast is no more. Wondering if I might blow up the pool or turn on the sprinkler is probably not something I'll think about until next June.
I was away from blogging much of this week really trying to soak up every last second of summer. I leave you with these. The final scenes of Summer 2010. It really was a good one.
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| Harriet Island on the Mississippi with our friends. |
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| A bicycle built for six. |
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| Twirling. |
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| Popsicles for dinner. |
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| And ice cream sandwiches too. |
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A plop in the pool to wash it all off.
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| A sumersault. |
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| And a daredevil move. |
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| All by herself. |
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| State Fair fried goodness. |
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| The Miracle of Birth Barn: By far, a favorite. |
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| Smiles all around. |
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