New Leaf

I had considered complaining about some superficial things in my life. Then I began to think a little more and realized I have very little to complain about. One of the things that I am determined to do this year of 2009 is see what I have instead of nit picking the silly little things that are not as perfect as I would like in my life.

So here we go........ We live in beautiful New England. With that comes moist springs w/the most gorgeous tulips & daffodils that make there appearance officially ending winter.

We have hot summers w/cooler nights one of my favorite seasons. I love the beach, the sun setting later and the kids being out of school. I love all the get togethers and the fun that comes with the summer months.

We have gorgeous autumns w/the changing of the leaves in every breath taking colors imaginable. I love to be able to wear jeans and a sweatshirt and be comfy and not to hot or cold. I love to rake up the leaves and watch the kids jump in them and the fun of watching it through my kids eyes.

We have amazing winters w/the freshly fallen snows. I love Christmas and the magic the holiday holds. The memories past that bring smiles to my face and warm feelings in my heart. I love to see the look of childhood innocence on the kids faces. I love to curl up on the couch and watch the snow gently fall. I have to say I love the family snowblowing and shoveling days also. We come together and get the work done and then end usually w/a snowball fight and then hot cocoa when we come back in. I love ice skating, sledding, & snow forts.

We truly live in the best part of the country and I wouldn't want to ever change it. Sometimes it is forgotten when the spring is muddy, the summer is too hot, the autumn brings lots of raking, the winter brings frigid temps. However, if you sit back and look at the bigger picture it can just be amazing. Mother nature is so natural and stunningly beautiful. She has the ability to give us so many activities that don't cost a thing. She is not looking for money, she is looking to make the world beautiful and share it with every one of us. Just take a moment and look at it through your kids eyes and you will be opened to a whole new world.