As a person who loves the summer and wearing shorts and flip-flops, I have struggled recently with Colorado’s bout of freezing temps and snowfall. I struggle to pull the pants in my closet out and snuggling in sweaters.
So, I pondered how to be grateful for the change and I came up with a list of what I’m grateful about during autumn:
My husband’s birthday which is October 11th. I have fun making him a yummy, delicious, gluten-free layer cake which we all enjoy eating. His favorite meal is lasagna which I seem to forget in my meal repertoire as we get in and out of winter. So, I have a great time shopping for ingredients and re-learning how to make it and my daughter, husband and I truly enjoy eating it as the temps decrease.
I also love the return of football season and attending Colorado Buffalo Football games. Aside from their recent loss to USC on Saturday, it has been fun seeing the wins in their 5-1 season. Steve Montez has really come a long way since last year and I’m sure the team can bolster themselves against the tougher teams coming up on their schedule.
I remembered today that another thing I love about the cooler temps, is turning on our gas fireplace. It provides us needed warmth and a cozy glow from the flames. My family and I also love candy corns and carving scary pumpkins for Halloween.
As I focus on the things I’m grateful for as the season’s change I begin to soothe myself about the loss of summer and I find peace and joy. I hope you do too.
