It's That Time Again

We're running a bit later than usual
this year, but finally it's time
to get out the warm woolies.
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Swapping shorts for pants,
short sleeves for long,
bathing suits for mittens and gloves.
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The days are getting cooler,
the nights are getting colder.
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It's nearly time to break out
the tea cups, and begin anew
our traditional warm herbal tea
served during bedtime reading.
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Thanksgiving is right around the corner ...
turkey and all the fixings ...
a time when our minds focus on all
of the blessings God has bestowed
on our family and friends.
Our Father has been wonderful
to us ... a new home ...
dear friends old and new ...
good health ... DadToCherub's job ...
He is so good !!
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Then it won't be much longer after that before
LET IT SNOW will be uttered nearly daily,
as the Cherubs hope for fluffy white flakes
to cover everything.
Being a bit higher in elevation
at this new house,
perhaps the chances are better now.
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The holiday season will blow in like a whirlwind,
as usual, bringing with it visits with dear
family and friends, and all of the beautiful traditions --
baking cookies, decorating the tree,
pondering deeply on the story of Christ's birth,
singing carols, and evenings by the fireplace
sipping warm tea and perhaps a treat while reading
our favorite wintertime books together.
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I can hardly wait.