Soon

I sat in the backyard looking at these beautiful sunflowers and had to grab the camera to try and capture the moment . . . right now. Just beautiful . . . the way they dance in the wind and reach out to the sun. Today the sunflowers have reached their maximum height in the yard - which has well surpassed the 6' fence. These sunflowers were a gift from the Easter Bunny (via Auntie). They came as seeds in a tiny itty bitty terra cotta pot that the girls planted and watered and grew. As the plants sprouted, Phil moved them to the ground in the garden, where they flourished this summer. They have brought such joy to us and lovely meals to the birds who visited them regularly. But soon, they will close their eyes for the season. Because soon things will be change. Change is hard for a lot of people. Not me. Change is good.


Soon the petals will fall off of these flowers.

Soon the wind will pick up and leaves will start falling from the trees.

Soon the flowers will be cut down and the grass will receive it's final cut for the season.

Soon the birds will fly south and the bird feeders stored away.

Soon the children will be wearing tights and long sleeves.

Soon the pumpkins will be placed on front porches in the neighborhood and the costumes will be bought for trick-or-treating.

Soon the cider will be warmed and the candles will be lit.

Soon the sweaters will be aired out and jeans put on.

Soon the summer days will be memories and dreams of sugar plums will be upon us.

Soon . . .

How will you spend your last days of summer?