I always find September to be a time of rebirth and renewal. A time of excitement and a certain freshness that echoes the cooler temperatures. I love breathing in September air. And I love looking forward on the horizon.
September always feels like the start of a new year (much more so than January). Something about the end of the hot weather, and the shorter evenings signal a new sense of organization in me. As though I know my days are getting shorter, and I’d better make better use of my time!
This year, my September preparation largely revolves around my children. Making the decision not to send my son to preschool, I have been deciding what we might do instead. How we might choose to structure our days, in a way that works for all of our family members. What classes he’ll take, what events we’ll attend, what homeschooling supplies to purchase, if any. And what elements we want in our day, and in what order.
However, this September, I also want to think about me. Summer always feels like a time for being out of the house, enjoying life at the tips of my fingers. A bit of everything, a gathering of experiences. Fall feels like rhythm. Like settling in, buckling down and diving in.
So what will I dive into this September? My new business, The Homeschool Co-op. But, I also want to make more time to read, and remember the other parts of me (that don’t involve a computer). This fall, I am going to read over my novel, and decide on whether or not to edit it. I also want to continue improving my photography. And, I do know I am itching for some stability and good old fashioned rhythm and routine.
It isn’t like me, but this year I crave a schedule. I crave some order, and some new and awesome experiences.
So, I looking forward to breathing in the fresh September air, and taking out the cool weather clothing. I am looking forward to doing some of the things I have been talking about. Homeschooling, writing, blogging, growing a business, and cherishing my children.
Mostly, I want to catch September fever. That time of year when anything seems possible, and new beginnings are a given. I want to learn something new, and fly with it.
Welcome to September everyone! And what are you looking forward to this season?
Hi! I’m Kelly Woods, writer, mother & librarian. I write about beauty, creativity, green living and lifestyle design to help others live a life of inspiration, too.
September feels the same way to me. I’m a teacher, so the start of a new school year feels much more like a beginning than January 1st. It’s the time of year where all sorts of new possibilities open their doors. 🙂
Absolutely. And everyone feels on top of the world. I love the inspiration of a new school year (I still feel it, even though I’m no longer in school).
We are definitely looking forward to a schedule! We are going to create a family calendar with certain things happening on certain days (like soup Wednesdays, baking Mondays & skiing Saturdays) so that there is a reliable rhythm to our days. Doug & I are also scheduling in thrice weekly workouts (whatever that is) for each of us & a once a week date night (it will almost always just be at home – but with a focus on spending mindful time together). Fall is truly the best time of the year!
Wow! Sounds ambitious. I like it. I’m trying to do the same sort of thing… We have music Wednesdays, swimming Fridays and library Mondays, so far. I think I’ll steal those workout and date night ideas… and making even baking Mondays.
Fall has for a long time been my favourite season and near the end of the summer I always start getting excited for September!! Every year I plan that I’m going to throw a “new years party” at the end of the summer but I still haven’t. Hmmm. I guess it’s a busy time, but wouldn’t it be a great time to celebrate the change to the new year? Instead I start dreaming of having a fall open house or something. 🙂 Happy September!!
Ooohhh… a fall open house. Maybe I’ll be organized for next year. This year, I was pretty pleased with the apple orchard and pumpkin pie. Although with the warm weather it sure doesn’t feel like fall!