Top Ten Thursday: Buh-Bye Summer…
In the past, Summer could not get here fast enough, and it always left too soon. When I was a student, of course, I looked forward to 3 months of relaxation, hanging at home with my friends, and no real responsibilities. Even later, once I started working, I still wanted those Summer weekends to chill at the beach, my backyard, or anywhere else the sun was shining. Not so much anymore.
It’s not that I don’t love Summer, but Fall is sooo much better. Here’s why:
10. Are you ready for some football? I love the Patriots, and love that I have games to look forward to every Sunday. Not to mention, the start of football season means the start of crock-pot Sundays.
9. The lazy days of Summer are a myth! There is nothing lazy about Summer. The weather is nice, and people feel obligated to be on-the-go. What about just hanging out? Why do we always need to go somewhere?
8. People are finally home. Try getting together with friends on Summer weekends. It’s tough…vacations, plans, cookouts, parties. No one is ever around. See #9. It’s true!
7. Gingerbread lattes and Pumpkin Spice coffee. I’m sure you can get these year round, but they wouldn’t taste right in July. Let’s not forget hot chocolate and soup, too.
6. TV. I’m so tired of Summer shows…I NEED to know if Pam on The Office is pregnant, or what’s next for Barney Stinson.
5. The smell of wood burning stoves and fireplaces. In the house, in the air outside, it doesn’t matter. Burning a pile of leaves in your yard? Thank you! Signed, your neighbor.
4. Socks and shoes, I’ve missed you! No need for regular pedicures or worrying about hiding my feet from sandals and flip-flops.
3. Back to school. I am counting the minutes. I was feeling a little guilty about my level of enthusiasm. Not anymore. I am now putting those emotions toward counting the minutes…
2. Sunblock. I freakin’ hate sunblock. Because the girls and I are whiter than pale, we need sunblock all day, every day. The thought of getting both girls properly greased up stresses me out beyond belief. M is easier – spray and go. Trying spraying that stuff on Abs and she swells up like crazy. Add squirmy toddler-ish behavior, and staying indoors all day sounds better. Oh, and no matter what, I always end up burned with a kid handprint somewhere on my body.
1. I hate summer clothes. Tank tops and short-sleeves, be gone! Don’t even get me started about bathing suits. I don’t recall wearing one once this season. Fine by me. Bring me a sweater and jeans any day…
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September 3, 2009
Now you have me all excited for the fall!! certainly love the summer & the beach but I am starting to really appreciate the fall much more as I get older – such nice weather for the kids to be outside.
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September 3, 2009
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Great List!!! I LOVE fall!! It is my favorite time of the year – and for MOST of the reasons you listed!
The only thing that I don’t like, is that it is getting darker earlier and lighter later. The darker earlier is cutting into your outside playtime during the week. Ugh!
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September 3, 2009
mmmm…. pumpkin spice lattes.
I know where I’m headed for lunch!!
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September 3, 2009
Mmmmm, pumpkin spice lattes. I had my first one of the season yesterday… I may need another for an afternoon pick me up. Thanks for the post idea, I think I’ll go write one to link up with now…
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September 3, 2009
I love the fall!!! I must have it in my life! ASAP!
I want to wear boots and coats, I want to use fuzzy blankets, I want to sip on hot chocolate! I want to do all this and not break into a sweat! LOL! Come on fall!
… I seem to be exclamation point heavy this morning…
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September 3, 2009
I just popped over from Sara’s blog! It sounds like we are from the same neck of the woods! I will be glad to be done with sunblock and cookouts myself. My hubby wanted to have one last one this weekend and I vetoed that right quick! .And don’t even get me started on summer clothes whenyou are 7 months pregnant. NOT FUN!! Can’t wait for some long sleeved coziness (I know that is not a word but should be) to begin!
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September 3, 2009
I like the idea of fall. But then just as I’m waxing nostalgic about it…BAM – frickin’ winter hits. So to me, I think Mother Nature is pretty damn smart to make fall so beautiful to distract us from all that snow and cold sneaking right up on us. It does bring the Patriots, that is true, and hopefully a Sox World Series. But I’m not looking forward to spending 15 minutes putting gear on just to go outside to get the paper – so I’d like to stretch my summer out as long as possible thank you very much.
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September 3, 2009
what a great list. I pretty much have to agree with all of it except the summer clothes. I love my capris. I wish I could wear them year round. I would if I thought they went with socks and sneakers, which they so don’t in my book. *LOL* Except for the bathing suit. UGH!!
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September 3, 2009
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There’s also cool, crisp air helping toddlers “sleep in” until after 6!!
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September 3, 2009
Oh you’re right! No more worrying about tending the toes. Sweet!
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September 3, 2009
Well, I’ll admit, I love summer clothes, and hate football, so we are in opposition there. But? Am totally looking forward to being home more!
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September 3, 2009
I didn’t think about spiced drinks and hot chocolate until I read your list…I’m 10 times more excited now for cold weather!!
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September 3, 2009
Yes! I love fall too. I agree with you about summer not being lazy at all – if anything I find I’m just as busy but sweatier! Bring on the gingerbread lattes and cozy sweaters. Great post.
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September 4, 2009
Hey. I didn’t know you were a Patriots fan. We are too (okay mostly my hubby, but I always route for them even tho’ I’m not into football). I’ll miss Summer. I’m not a fall person, but am trying to not hate it so much.
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September 4, 2009
I had to link up to this post (although it was the first time I did something like this, hope I did it right…). I agree, summer is completely overrated and I *HEART* your #5 on this list. I can’t wait for that to start.
PS: I also read your putt-putt entry from back in July. It was hilarious! I am exactly the same way. Especially about air hockey.
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September 4th, 2009
Air hockey – don’t get me started. I used to be the Air Hockey master, but my husband is actually better and I refuse to play.
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September 5, 2009
Te only thing I’ll miss is the warm weather. The rest? Totally with you on this!!
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September 5, 2009
Your list has left me craving a pumpkin something….Latte? Pie? Bread? Just anything will do at this point! Yum….pumpkin.
Love your list and love Fall!
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September 6, 2009
Love your list! I cannot wait for all the TV shows to start again!!! And by the way LOVE the new look of your blog!!
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September 6, 2009
Added you to my blogrolll!
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