"I'm happy as a duck in the world's biggest pond with you." --Nathan, to me
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
October
It's that time of year again, folks: October.
This is my favorite month. The fact that it coincides with my birthday only plays a minimal part, I promise.
October is full of apples and pumpkins and all sorts of yummy squashes.
The leaves change color, and the world is bathed in a splendor of browns, reds, yellows, oranges, and purples.
Fall fashion is simply wonderful and classy.
All sorts of recipes emerge that are made with pumpkin! Pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin soup, pumpkin bread...there's just so much, and I want to make it all.
The weather: it's moderate, and there's this smell in the air that lets you breathe in autumn.
Sometimes people remember me, because my birthday happens mid-month. That's always nice!
So that's why.
This is my favorite month. The fact that it coincides with my birthday only plays a minimal part, I promise.
October is full of apples and pumpkins and all sorts of yummy squashes.
The leaves change color, and the world is bathed in a splendor of browns, reds, yellows, oranges, and purples.
Fall fashion is simply wonderful and classy.
All sorts of recipes emerge that are made with pumpkin! Pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin soup, pumpkin bread...there's just so much, and I want to make it all.
The weather: it's moderate, and there's this smell in the air that lets you breathe in autumn.
Sometimes people remember me, because my birthday happens mid-month. That's always nice!
So that's why.
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Nephews
I'm an Auntie Em! And I love it.
Why?
Their names: Oliver and Lyall. Charming, old-fashioned, and quaint. Just so perfect.
Because babies are cute and chubby, and I love it when they make concerned faces full of curiosity.
I get to snuggle with them, hold them when they cry, and they sometimes fall asleep in my arms. That last part is my absolute favorite.
I get to make funny faces at them, and they just stare at me in a nonjugdmental way.
And the best part: I get to spend time with them, and at the end of the day, their parents take them home. I love babies, but goodness they are exhausting. I think for now I'm content with taking them in small doses.
Why?
Their names: Oliver and Lyall. Charming, old-fashioned, and quaint. Just so perfect.
Because babies are cute and chubby, and I love it when they make concerned faces full of curiosity.
I get to snuggle with them, hold them when they cry, and they sometimes fall asleep in my arms. That last part is my absolute favorite.
I get to make funny faces at them, and they just stare at me in a nonjugdmental way.
And the best part: I get to spend time with them, and at the end of the day, their parents take them home. I love babies, but goodness they are exhausting. I think for now I'm content with taking them in small doses.
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