A post about Autumn (before it's over already!)

Autumn; in recent years I have realised what a treasure Autumn is in this part of the country. Unlike some other parts of the world, Autumn here in sunny Queensland often only lasts for a few short weeks. Summer here lingers. It stretches into March, usually April, over enthusiastic with it’s relentless scorching heat, doggedly carrying on until we are all begging for relief; “just a smidgen of cool, please?! Winter, where is winter?!” 

my favourite view from our backyard: up

The only hint of change comes in the slightly later sunrises, and the earlier nights. But finally, rather abruptly, it arrives. One morning you’re suddenly pulling on your uggs and you realise it’s here - Autumn. Autumn; with it’s crisp mornings and evenings, but-not-giving-up-just-yet hot days. It is glorious picnic weather and sun showers, breezy days and quieter evenings. Grab it while you can, because any day now the biting winter cold will show up and Autumn will be done for the year.

Sunny backyard picnic.
See what I mean? Hard to believe it's autumn.

First in line, calling for the cooler months, is usually where you can find yours truly. Typically my favourite season, I’m usually counting down the days, itching to get out my boots and scarves…  but this year, I’m uncharacteristically… hesitant. This may be the first year that I am hesitant about winter. I think it has something to do with not being pregnant this summer and being able to enjoy it more (read: being able to be outside and not just want to spend the entire season in a freezer room…  and being able to fit into my shorts..). I’ve really loved all the outside things we’ve been doing with the kids this year too. Summer is fun with kids. And I still have so many things I’d like to do while it’s hot.

#bringoutyoursoupspoons

So I’m soaking up the sun a little longer, wearing shorts and dresses and such while I still can. But I’m slowing bringing out the cardigans. Soups have started making their way into our kitchen again and the pantry is packed with pumpkins (yes that is fun to say); the dressing gowns and scarves are coming out of storage; and I’m being slowly but surely reminded why I love this chilled, cozy, snuggly time. 

Autumn is here. But before I know it, it will be gone. Time to embrace it I suppose! The cool reminds me to slow down and enjoy warm company. To get more cuddles in. So that is what I’ll be aiming for these next few months! …. Just let me pop outside for a while more… See you next year, Summer… Autumn, bring me my slippers….

H x