Letting it fall
Every year around this time a feeling begins to stir. A tiny part of me deep inside begins to panic. It has been this way ever since we moved to New England.
Around my birthday, the world around us grows cold, and the days become shorter. This never happened in Florida or California.
Here in Massachusetts, it does.
From the moment I wake, it is a race against time, a race for light. Both of which appear to be slipping away.
I know it is just part of the transition from autumn to winter. But as the sun tucks away sooner, and as the few remaining leaves dangle above, part of me wants to hold on. Latch onto the thin shirts hanging in my closet. Step out of the shade and chase the flecks of sunlight along sidewalks.
Before the season completely overturns, I always feel inclined to soak in as much of the brisk air as possible. Embrace the world around me with the flesh of my bare hands. So I can remember.
Before the cold arrives and blankets it in snow.
That is one impressive pile of leaves!! I absolutely LOVE those photos! It looks like Babisodes had so much fun
(I want to go leaf jumping now! too bad we already had them all recycled…)
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November 12th, 2009 at 11:18 pm
@ Jac- LOL. And that was only ONE of the many, many piles we had in the backyard alone!
November 12th, 2009 at 11:20 pm
o.m.geeeeeeeeeee!!! that is like my DREAM pile of leaves!!!! DREAM!!! i used to love jumping in piles as a kid!! then i’d sneeze for the next 3 days but it was WORTH IT!! wow!
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November 12th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
Frankly, I’m ready to hibernate!
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November 12th, 2009 at 11:43 pm
That is a wonderful pile of leaves! How long did it take to rake them all up and how quickly did Babisodes destory that work? I’m glad you were able to soak up a few rays of sunshine.
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November 13th, 2009 at 12:09 am
… That is the most beautiful and awe-inspiring thing I have ever seen!
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November 13th, 2009 at 12:15 am
That looked like a lot of fun! Too bad we don’t have Fall here.
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November 13th, 2009 at 12:20 am
Me too!
You know I was just thinking that even though October was cold and rainy, I’m kind of glad that it seems Oct and Nov have switched and we are getting the nice fall now. Maybe then winter won’t seem so looooooonnnnngggg.
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November 13th, 2009 at 1:03 am
It looks like you’re doing a good job of capturing it during that transition. And that is one MONSTROUS pile of leaves. No wonder she has such a gigantic smile!
November 13th, 2009 at 1:12 am
Jameil- It must be a childhood instinct. My daughter just knew to leap right into the pile
Joyce-Anne- I’m right there with you.
Patsy- Thankfully, Dadisodes raked up the backyard over the weekend. Since most of the ground was dry, it didn’t take too long. It’s the bagging that takes forever!
Tracy- Fall does have some beautiful aspects.
ceemee- I think she had a ball
I didn’t have Fall growing up either.
Kat- It is so true. October was really bizarre this year. In the past 2 months, I think we’ve had ONE weekend where it didn’t rain. However, I’ll take it. Like you said, as long as it makes winter seem shorter
blueviolet- Thank you. It was a pretty monsterous pile!
November 13th, 2009 at 1:21 am
Ohhh, she is SO SO cute!! Those shots make me ALMOST feel excited about the massive amounts of raking we need to do this weekend. Almost. Sigh.
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November 13th, 2009 at 1:37 am
We do not have fall here, what we have is year round of summer & rainy days. I love the snow but scare of cold
November 13th, 2009 at 1:44 am
Ahh…I wish I was tiny once again to hide between those leaves…I was already too big when I met my first Autumn…
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November 13th, 2009 at 1:52 am
When you turn the calendar page to October, you should see a picture exactly like that last one. Perfect! =)
It looks like so much fun.
November 13th, 2009 at 2:59 am
I’m the same way. I don’t want the days to get shorter. I’m already in the mood for spring.
What a great leaf pile. My kids would love to “unpile” it for you!
November 13th, 2009 at 9:16 am
I’m a New England girl through and through, so the change of the seasons feels as natural as breathing. But, I do cherish those beautiful fall days, or that rare Christmas when everyone can run around outside without coats.
Although I cannot wait to wake up to see the world blanketed in white. That, to me, still feels like magic.
Love those photos; your daughter is adorable.
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November 13th, 2009 at 10:09 am
That is a ginormous leaf pile! I bet she had a blast. I’m with you on the light thing…I miss the sun!
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November 13th, 2009 at 10:27 am
Would it be ok if I send my girls to your house to take a face in the leaves picture? Sadly, they will never get to have one in their youth unless I do. Some things about Florida suck, we miss out on this season’s wonderful colors, but we’ll be quite appreciative in a couple months I’m sure.
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November 13th, 2009 at 10:58 am
I find it quite depressing to get home from work and it’s already dark outside. Show me the light!
November 13th, 2009 at 11:21 am
Those pics take me back. Lucky girl.
November 13th, 2009 at 2:25 pm
The best part of growing up, a sweet parent who will rake all the leaves together for the enjoyment of a child to jump into and scatter across the freshly raked lawn. What a lucky little girl you have there.
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November 13th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
We tackled that this week:-) Those shots are always fun:-)
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November 13th, 2009 at 3:29 pm
Oh, how fun!!!!! Those are alot of leaves!!!!
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November 13th, 2009 at 4:18 pm
So, so so so so sweet! What a little angel doll she is.
I remember you saying in a comment on my blog last week about needing to rake those leaves.
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November 13th, 2009 at 4:18 pm
My kids would be salivating over that pile of leaves. We have young trees in our backyard, so we head to Mamaw’s. The last couple years we’ve gotten some great pics of the kids in the piles. So much fun to see them enjoying a big pile of leaves….
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November 13th, 2009 at 5:18 pm
this is the first time i’ve come across your blog and i have to say it’s fast becoming one of my favourite reads!!!!
and wow — that is an impressive pile of leaves.
it looks like you’re not much into fall but i, for one, am in-love with fall — and the rain — and the snow. i feel exactly as you do now when the summer starts. i tend to hide in my place because i hate the heat and just want to be indoors where there is some nice air conditioning keeping me cool.
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November 13th, 2009 at 6:50 pm
We don’t have piles of leaves like that where I live… that looks like TOO much fun.
I think I’d start to get a feeling of panic too; as it is, I always feel like I’m racing time… lol!
November 13th, 2009 at 7:09 pm
babisodes is so cute!
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November 13th, 2009 at 8:11 pm
WOW…that is one HUGE pile of leaves!!! Did you have to rake them?
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November 13th, 2009 at 10:19 pm
Oh how I wish I had some of those leaves in my yard! Well, I really wish I had trees in my yard.
It’s been pretty chilly in my neck of the woods it seems like we went right from summer to almost winter! Lovin’ all the pictures!!
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November 13th, 2009 at 10:50 pm
Wow! That’s an impressive pile. Make me rethink of my plan not to have any trees that shed leaves during Fall. It just looks like a fun day for kids. But not sure if we will have time to clean up our yard.
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November 13th, 2009 at 11:30 pm
Oh, I miss having beautifuldry leaves! In WA they are all wet and not nearly as much fun.
Beautiful pics!
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November 14th, 2009 at 2:03 am
Wow–what a fun way to enjoy autumn! I’m jealous of your leaf pile.
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November 14th, 2009 at 11:32 am
OK, that is a LOT of leaves….wow….!
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November 14th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
First of all, those are AWESOME pictures!
Second of all, I completely agree. I always go into a funk after the time changes…WHY does it have to change?!?!?! I hate the short days. I’m living for spring!!
November 14th, 2009 at 7:14 pm
WOW! That is a LOT of leaves!!!!! I love them (as long as they aren’t in my yard!)
November 14th, 2009 at 9:23 pm
That looks like a big ol’ pile of fun!
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November 15th, 2009 at 1:14 am
Jumping into piles of leaves was one of my favorite things to do as a kid. Here in Florida, doing the same in a pile of pine needles just doesn’t evoke the same memories.
That last shot of Babisodes is priceless.
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November 15th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
Babisodes is starting to look so much older! and that leaf pile is STELLAR! I love it! I notice it’s getting darker MUCH earlier. That is NOT so stellar
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November 15th, 2009 at 3:09 pm
Yes, we’re bombarded here as well! But I think THIS fall was the prettiest I’ve seen in AGES!
And awesome pics of your daughter! She’s so cute!
November 15th, 2009 at 5:20 pm
That’s some serious raking!! I would need a nap after raking all that!
Cute pics!!
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November 15th, 2009 at 5:32 pm
Those photos of your little girl are adorable! I can’t stand it when the weather gets colder and the days get shorter either.
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November 15th, 2009 at 5:59 pm
Holy Moly…that is the biggest leaf pile I’ve ever seen! Makes me want a backyard…
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November 15th, 2009 at 10:11 pm
Oh my gosh she is adorable! Leaf jumping is the bomb. Does that make me sound like an old fart trying to be young? Da’ Bomb? Yeah, it does. I know. *sigh*
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November 15th, 2009 at 11:06 pm
I thought we had alot of leaves…LOL. Those are great pictures. Babisodes is ADORABLE!!!
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November 16th, 2009 at 1:07 am
How could you ever leave California? I’m so confused. You know that we really only have two seasons, right?
Just kidding.
The pictures of your daughter are lovely. Oh, and I hear the New England tree color changing thing is pretty cool too.
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November 16th, 2009 at 10:26 am
That is a HUGE pile of leaves. The pictures of Babisodes hunkered down in the middle are absolutely adorable!
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November 16th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
I can relate to that feeling! My bday is in October and I feel I am running out of time. I couldn`t even get the time change correctly!!!
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November 16th, 2009 at 1:47 pm
I finished raking today. It was beautiful outside. According to the weatherman, it has never ever been as warm as it got today at any other time in history. Tomorrow is going to be the same.
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November 17th, 2009 at 12:35 am
The only thing funner than a pile of leaves is a pile of snow!
Seriously, you are a good candidate to read this:
http://www.blogher.com/magical-season-winter
I’m posting this comment at 2am just for you!
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November 17th, 2009 at 3:08 am
I am TOTALLY coming to your house to play in the leaves!!!
November 17th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
my God! those were from ur backyard?? thats a lot!
November 23rd, 2009 at 3:21 am