In Love with Fall

It appears as though the summer weather is about to come to an end. This morning really felt like Fall. I do like the Summer, but I absolutely LOVE the Fall. I love the refreshingly crisp but not too cold days, cool nights, pumpkin everything, apple cider (yum), football season...the list could go on and on. Its my favorite time of year. Mike feels the same way, which is why we got married in the early days of October.

What's quite interesting is how my transitioning from each trimester pretty much corresponded with the season changes. We began in early March....as Spring tried to approach (it takes some prodding for Spring to officially arrive in Cleveland). By early Summer, I was into the "safety" of my second trimester. And just a few weeks ago, as Summer transitioned into Fall, I transitioned into T3. Its kinda cool how that happened. To some extent, its really made the start of Fall stand out for me more than it has in the past. Its the start of our home stretch. By the time we switch over to Winter (which I normally kinda dread), Little B will be here. Hence, I'm not so bummed out about Winter....we'll have something really cute and snuggly to bond with during those cold months. And this addition-- one that we've been looking forward to--- and planning--- for a long while will keep us especially warm for years to come.

I'm a bit giddy this Fall. I even realize that I'm happier than normal. Things that might normally perturb me aren't able to dip my spirit like they have in the past. I guess having Little B on the way allows me to very easily focus on the good that surrounds us-- and appreciate what really matters. Its not the petty stuff that we should be thinking about, but rather the wonderful things, both big and small, that deserve my attention. And, well, Little B's front and center. Everytime I feel him/her move around, I can't help but pop a little smile....even in the middle of the night or early in the morning, I instinctively notice the tiny muscles in my cheeks flex to move the ends of my lips upward every time the baby moves. Its a great feeling.

Another thought that crossed my mind is how Little B is going to be a blend of Mike & I in a way I didn't realize until just recently. Mike's birthday is in October. Mine is in December. And, well, Little B's will be in November. How appropriate.