Bobbi DeYoung
Colorful drives in the country, apple orchards, pumpkin patches, fall festivals, hot cocoa and hot apple cider, Pumpkin Spice Lattes, leaves on the ground…here in the Midwest, these are the things that remind us of Fall. The world around us changes as we prepare for a new season.
As we think about families and kids starting school this year, we are full of uncertainties. Families are making the choice to send their kids to school not necessarily knowing if there will be face to face teaching happening five days a week or a “hybrid” option. Some parents, for the first time in their lives, are looking at the option of home schooling, in addition to working their regular jobs, to try and give their kids more stability in their days during these uncertain times. So, what can we do, in all these situations, to help families be better equipped for a successful year?
It is family movie night! Movies, popcorn, snacks and snuggles on the couch are one of my favorite times with our girls!
My family and I were recently in Duluth, MN for the Beargrease Dog Sled Races. The first time we went a few years ago, I was amazed at the whole process. The athletes, which are either Alaskan Husky, Malamute or Siberian Huskey, are so excited as they are getting connected to their line – it is hard to keep them contained! The dogs will jump, howl and pull in excitement and it takes a bunch of people and a four-wheeler to hold them back behind the line until it is time to go! I think about my girls when they are getting ready to race in Cross-Country or Track and imagine how funny it would be if they did the same thing!
