The Treasure of September

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September is easily my favorite month of the year.

I relish the hot summery days the beginning of the month typically brings.  And even though they might be warm, they never seem to be unbearably hot.

Labor Day is also a wonderful time for end-of-the-season delicious tasting BBQ’s, especially when you can relax and enjoy the outdoors with fantabulous friends and family.

September, for me, is also the month which signals the start of a new school year.  As a child I always anticipated this special time with much delight.  I loved wondering who my new teacher would be.  I loved going to the store and picking out a few new outfits and possibly a new lunch box.  I loved getting all my new school supplies organized and in order.  I loved wondering about all the new kids I would meet.  I loved this time of the year so much that I would often gather up all the picture books in my house that told stories about kids beginning a new school year and I would curl up on my bed and devour them.

As a mother I still love how September signals the start of another new school year, but of course I now fancy it for different reasons.

September, to me, also symbolizes new beginnings.  I often think it would be better if we made our New Year’s resolutions now instead of in January.  Setting goals just seems better suited for this time of year.

And of course, September also ushers in my all time favorite season, Autumn.

Crisp, cool nights.  The brilliant changing of the leaves.  The craving of soothing hot cocoa.  The smell of pumpkin, mingled with cinnamon and other spices, filling the air.  The sounds of carefree children giggling as they dance amidst scattered leaves.  Snuggling under soft, cozy covers of your bed late at night and early in the morning.

Even though September can be a busy time with all the new changes and schedules to adjust to, especially when you have young ones who adore playing soccer, it is still relatively calm compared to the hustle and bustle that begins with Halloween and ramps up even more when you celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas.

So today I celebrated September and embraced all it means to me.  I indulged in a steaming cup of hot cocoa, complete with whipped cream and drizzled chocolate on top.  Combine that with the gentle breeze that was blowing, the few rain drops that were coming down, and seeing some trees starting to change color and I was momentarily in heaven.

A “Happy Fall” card that seven year old Keri spontaneously made for me.

Do you have a favorite month or season?

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