Feeling Fallish

Fall has arrived in North Texas and we at the Hayley House couldn’t be more pleased.

(Well, everyone except for The Niece who announced last night: It’s cold. I don’t like it. What does she know, anyway?!?)

Anywhoo, when you live in Texas, experiencing fall can be a fleeting affair. The Boy likes to say We have fall for all of five days. Or something to that effect.

But his point is valid: summer is so very long, lasting deep into October sometimes, that we don’t seem to have much of a fall before it’s time to put up Christmas decor and declare it winter.

(Hmmm…can it really be winter if you only wear a heavy coat two or three times?)

So I was thinking about fall yesterday and realized that there are some clear signs that the season has officially changed. 

1. Temperatures drop from the upper 90s to the lower 80s.

Suddenly, The Boy and I aren’t the only ones getting exercise outdoors. The greenways are packed with walkers, joggers, bikers and roller skaters.

2. Snuggling is an option again.

For most of the summer, I tell The Boy: I’d like to snuggle with you on the couch, but it’s just too hot. When fall arrives, family time means snuggle time. We can even throw on a furbaby or two without starting to sweat!

3. The fall-themed silk flower arrangement at the office makes its appearance.

4. The tile in the bathroom feels cold under my feet – and it’s not because I’m standing under the air conditioner vent.

I actually thought about digging out my fuzzy slippers this morning. Brrr!!!!

5. Mavs season tickets arrive!!!

What are your go-to signs of fall?