*Weather. Although I love myself some scolding hot summer sun, the weather right now is gorgeous!! I can wear shorts with a t-shirt, jeans with a sweat shirt, skirt with a sweater... the possibilities are endless! As for Asher, he prefers long sleeve shirt with shorts.
Another great thing about this weather is increased motivation to go running. Seriously best running weather. I can run at any point in the day without getting heat stroke or frost bite.
Side note: Otha and I went running yesterday and almost died. I wish I could brag that it was difficult because we ran 10 miles at a 7 minute mile pace. We ran... 2 1/2 miles. Slowly. Otha has more of an excuse since he pushed Asher in the jogging stroller. Can my excuse be 4 months postpartum?? This time 2 years ago we were training for the Austin Half Marathon, young and spry. Now, we are putting along the side walks wishing our bodies weren't acting like they are 80 years old. Seriously our conversation after the run went something like this:
That was a terrible idea to go running!
Yea my calf and ankle are killing me.
My muscles were alright, but I don't have good cardio anymore.
Your face looks really red.
I'm exhausted...
Maybe one day we will be back in tip top shape... after the kids are out of the house.
*Upcoming holidays. Once Halloween comes around, I feel like the next two holidays are within reach. Thanksgiving is an exciting time because we have a reunion with Otha's family- trust me, it's never boring with the Graham family. Then Christmas we spend with my family- woo hoo! AND Otha gets significant time off for both of these holidays, which means more time to hang out with my hilarious husband. Time with hilarious husband --> me laughing more --> me in a good mood --> life running smoothly in our household.
This is what happens when I am stressed out:
Really I don't know how pictures like this happen. One day they just show up on the camera and I am in shock.
I have already listened to Ross King's Christmas album because it gets me that pumped up about the holidays. If you have never listened to it... or purchased it for that matter... do it now. Trust me, I am not a big music person and don't recommend people to buy music often. But this CD excites me about the victory of Jesus from the time of his birth unlike any other Christmas music I have EVER listened to. And to all you who think "I can just download it somehow for free because I am sure he is a wealthy artist who doesn't need or deserve my money"- you are absolutely wrong. This family is graciously giving of their money, talents, time, home, etc... If you like any part of me that has changed since high school, you can thank the King family for discipling me and welcoming me into their home throughout college. Go to iTunes right now.
*Food and Drinks. This time of year it's crucial to consume anything pumpkin flavored. Confession- I don't even like pumpkin that much. Pumpkin pie... no thanks. However, I love me some breads, cookies, coffee with an undertone of pumpkin flavor. I love walking into a house and being immediately welcomed with the aroma of fresh pumpkin bread or even an autumn scented candle. Even better though, this season will soon become one of all things peppermint. Yum.
There is also something about this time of year that doubles my coffee consumption. An alluring hot cup of coffee in the midst of a cool morning makes getting out of bed a lot easier.
I cannot talk about cool mornings and not think about how stinking cute Asher looked on his first cool morning walk with Allie and I...
Most of all I love enjoying this time of year with my two favorite guys. The first year I knew Otha, he was in Morocco for the fall and then last year I was miserable pregnant and didn't even want to go outside. So this year has been great enjoying the autumn time with my main man. Of course, bringing out little bundle around for the first year has added an immense amount of joy to an already great season.
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