Fall is here! Although we are now officially in our third season of a global pandemic, it’s still nice to feel a natural transition as the air is cooler, days become shorter, and a familiar sense of cozy settles in.
Last weekend we took the boys to get a wagon full of pumpkins. Our new house accommodates more pumpkins and jack o lanterns so we are taking full advantage. Halloween is Cash and Quinn’s favorite holiday. They talk about it all year long. I think it’s the costumes plus the candy plus the creepiness of the holiday. They also love the excitement of being out late at night walking around the neighborhood.
Fall also ushers in a season of reflection and gratitude. It’s like coming back home after a summer of being on the go and outside all the time. The gratitude I feel this year for our new home is immeasurable. It’s such a gift every single day to wake up here and get to live in this space.
I’m also so grateful that in this fall season, we have Gray with us. We weren’t sure if a third baby was in the plans for our family, so having him here feels extra special this year. Watching him learn new things is so much fun for all of us, but especially Cash and Quinn. I personally love all the snuggles and arm rubs I get when I put him to bed at night. His laughter and his joy fill us up.
I definitely want to savor all of these small (and big) areas of our lives. I’m trying to soak in more of the moments that count and let go of the fleeting moments of frustration. Some days I do a better job than others. Other days my kids read a book about bullies and tell their dad I am one. Oof.
Overall, though, this season feels like a time of renewed purpose in that our family is moving into another new phase. This last part of the year will likely feel terribly long and incredibly short at the same time. Our time indoors will begin to grow and we will need to find new ways to be together. Hopefully with lots of snuggled up movies, hot chocolate, and tasty goodness we’ve baked!
Joyful Striving 