FALL in Love

Without a doubt fall is a season that for us, goes far to quickly.  For the boys, nothing is better than slightly cooler weather for hours of outdoor play time.  Dan had to go away on business for 3 weeks in October to Texas, which bummed him out to miss the peak of the leaves changing colors.  So, the boys and I were left to soak up the beauty while Daddy sweat away in the Texas heat.  Not gonna lie, had slight  major panic attack moments prior to Dan leaving.  Never quiet realized it was about him leaving, but with a week notice – I freaked out a bit and it was the straw that broke mama’s “I can handle this” swag.  After the first week, I got the hang of “single mommy hood” It wasn’t SO bad after all.  Missed the heck out of him, and looked like a hot mess for 3 weeks of having no break from the kiddos.  When he came back home we were like leeches to him.  He was a hot commodity.  Thankfully while he was away, and when he came back, we took part in every bit of fallish activities we could.  Local fruit farms, leaf piles, baking, pumpking carving… a lot of fun packed into one month.

As I sit here typing this up, it is pouring rain outside… which I am sure in the blink of an eye will turn to sweet snow for us.  Not a big fan of it, but with the holidays right around the corner I am filled with glee.  Already menu planning for Christmas day, and figuring out what desserts will be baked and passed out to family and friends, I love this time of year.  This holiday season I am extremely grateful for my family and friends, blessed to have them here with us today.  Trying my best to not take a day for granted and trying not to get to caught up in the craziness of life.  Taking a moment to truly stop and smell the roses.  Pictures like these, and the moments that make them, make me fall in love even more everyday with my family.  Anxiousness is a department I struggle in daily.  Anxiety is in my blood.  There is no avoiding it.  It’s as natural of a reaction for me, as it would be for a stripper to dive for dollar bills.  It just happens.  Bless my husband, who has always been supportive and helping me find my “zen.” So with that said…  these quotes are always good to have in your back pocket =)