I really am happiest in Summer when I can grab a long boho skirt with sandals…

However, I am so craving Fall clothing that I couldn’t help thinking of how I’d style this for Fall…

I pictured it with a jean jacket and boots…

Then, I thought about a sweatshirt and tennis shoes for a sporty look…

Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE Summer…

What’s not to love, an easy schedule with no homeschooling….

I think with all the stress of changes in my husband’s job, money worries and getting two kids ready to leave home,

I haven’t been enjoying this Summer as much as I normally do…

As my 18 year old and I have recently discussed….

If you point out a problem. you should seek a solution….

So, that means I have to knock it off about Fall and enjoy what’s left of Summer!!!!

I think I am getting ahead of myself because of the trip to Ireland and fear of being too busy with that to really appreciate the season change and  how much I embrace and love the beginning of Fall and layering clothing….

Dear Readers,,, I am usually in such a state of gratitude for even the smallest thing in my wonderful life, and don’t know that this new attitude is about…. With so many changes in my family and life coming, I am sure this is normal… I also blame it on the past two months with no period, the first time that’s happened and the onset of menopause , although I don’t feel over emotional or out of sorts in a hormonal way…

Here’s hoping once these next few weeks of change are done, that I get back to feeling my Spunky, fun=loving self…

Gratitude

I am grateful that I’ve slept in these last few days…

I am grateful that I found the energy to hardboil eggs to keep me on track with this unpleasant weight gain…

I am grateful my son cooked dinner for the kids, while I made my own of just meat and veggies…

I am grateful for mushrooms, I love them and could eat them sauteed with onions and chicken every day….

I am grateful my husband and son took both cars to get inspected and checked out before we have to head of on our road trips to drop the two middle kids off to their college adventures.

I am grateful that my youngest is going running with his brother  these past few nights…they are so going to miss each other!