There is something in the air...FINALLY! I think it is trying to tell me Fall may actually be coming. It is so weird to see pictures from my Mom's trip to Michigan, and all the Fall leaves and know it has still be hovering around 100 degrees here. It is even weirder to see that Colorado is in the middle of a 'winter' storm with 10 inches of snow and it will be in the upper 80's here today. But, (there is always a but) I am seeing some relief and have been pleasantly surprised. While my car still feels warm during the day, and my A/C is still being used in the afternoons my kids are loving just about everything outside right now. They get home from school, finish up the last bit of their homework and are literally outside from 4:30pm until I call them in after 6pm. It is a special treat for them and me...I can make dinner without kids under toe and actually enjoy some moments of peace from inside the house. I say 'moments' because being outside actually means way more boo boo's that normal but we stock a good supply of band-aides around here and usually that plus a hug does the trick. Best of all, when I call them in I let them watch some TV to unwind, help them get ready for bed and when it's time to head upstairs I get very little argument. They have worn themselves out good and proper. Even the dog is enjoying being able to hang out in the grass without baking. So, as usual, it seems in the few days that follow Halloween we drop in temp and really begin to feel ok about wear pants, with flip flops of course because AZ never really gets cold enough to pack those away for a season.
So, get out there...enjoy the reasons we love this state and make some awesome memories in the process.
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