Transitions

It feels like fall today--the last day of September. When I think of fall, I think of transitions...from summer to winter, from warmth to cool, from flowers to nothing, from leaves to color to bare trees, from outside to indoors, and from long days to early evenings.
I like fall--sort of... It's beautiful to see the changing colors, crunchy leaves, feel the crispness, and smell the campfire. What I do not like is that it means winter is coming.
We had plans of getting some projects underway today and last night, however Josh's assistant (the pansy) quit yesterday. Well, that meant Josh had to work more yesterday as well as today (his day off), and more tomorrow. It's okay, it just doesn't allow us to get done what we would have liked to do. We wanted to go see the movie "Fireproof", but didn't have time. He worked all weekend. When I say all weekend, that means 10a-10:30p Friday, 9a-10p Saturday, and 7:30a-9p Sunday, and 6:30a-5:15p Monday. Maybe that's the secret to how trim he manages to be! Also, it means all weekend by myself with the girls. That's routine for weekends that Josh works which is every other weekend.
In light of all that, Josh did get to do a little tiling work this evening--a start back to the project. I have started my Shutterfly book--downloaded all of the pics anyway. In the way of schooling, Aliyah is officially finished doing double lessons =) yay!! We are on lesson 65 and now will do only one lesson in each subject per night. This is the perfect spot for only doing one per day as we are getting further into the school year and will need to spend more time on things that are getting tougher.
Josh and I also rented a movie last night from Redbox--thanks Mimi!! Actually, we rented two--one for the girls and one for us. We rented "Knocked Up". Let's just say it was a little more raunchy than I would have expected since it didn't mention it was rated "R" for nudity. I guess with a name like that we should have expected it. Anyway, the girls got to see "The Retrievers"--great movie for them since they are in a dog-loving stage right now.
My two goals for accomplishment are to complete my Shutterfly book and get the hallway painted.
Back on the subject of transitions...
I have begun removing flowers from my garden. I have to do it gradually since it takes up so much space in the trash cans each week. There is probably 4-6 weeks left for some of my flowers at best. As I spend less time out in the yard, I will be spending more time inside--oh yippee, but not so bad since we have projects to do.
We have to take walks much earlier now due to the sunsets getting earlier. They are definitely necessary, however I don't know who benefits most--myself or the girls. For them it is to burn off energy and chill. For me--exercise and enjoyment of the outdoors plain & simple.
PLEASE--I already want the heat back and it has only been one day of cooler temps--what will I do???!!!! Move somewhere else I suppose!