The reason I'm writing today is the same- I had a great moment outside with my sons and I want to remember it forever. We're currently in the process of looking for another home, so I'm acutely aware that this may be my last fall in the house I've called home for the past four years and I'm trying to enjoy each day as it comes and not take anything for granted. So yesterday Zach was at school, and I took Julian and Gabriel outside in the backyard to get some fresh air. It was about 70 degrees and sunny off to the left, yet there were dark clouds looming behind the trees. It was a breathtaking scene! All the leaves in our backyard have changed color and started to fall, sprinkling our yard with yellow, orange and red.
As we were sitting in the grass, the wind really picked up and as it did it blew a TON of leaves off our tall trees right in our direction. It was literally raining leaves! The sun was shining brightly on one side, contrasted against the dark clouds on the other while a warm breeze blew leaves all through the air. It was a scene that I would imagine stirring the heart of a poet. Simply amazing.
Julian and Gabe sat there with me and we all watched silently and even though they are little I could tell they were captivated by it as well. Nature is truly beautiful, and I'm finding myself very thankful that I live in such a beautiful state.
Some people say they don't like fall in Michigan because they know what comes after- winter. Here's how I see it: You know that quote from the movie Bright Star, "I almost wish'd we were butterflies and lived three summer days. Three such days with you I could fill with more delight than fifty common years could ever contain."? This is how I feel about fall. I will gladly take six months of winter weather in exchange for one beautiful, glorious month of fall. It's worth it.
