So it’s nearly here. September. The end of the summer. The time that schoolchildren and teachers dread, but most parents look forward to. That time of year when you can feel the mornings and evenings getting a bit nippier. The point in the calendar when you know summer is ending.
I noticed it two mornings ago really. When I woke up in the morning, the breeze coming in my bedroom window was no longer the muggy heat of August, but the chill morning air that I still associate with new blazers and squeaky new school shoes. There was no doubt about it, September was in the air.
I should know that this is coming. I work in a school, and things have gradually been revving up again over the past week. Teaching staff have been crawling out of the woodwork, and the relaxed pace of the summer holidays has gradually been replaced by a sense of urgency, as we all realise how little we’ve actually managed to get done since July.
Still, there are a lot of good sides to September getting closer. When the children go back to school, order is restored. Traffic mounts up at fixed times of the day, so at least you know what to expect. During holiday time, random lunchtime-on-a-Tuesday traffic jams seem to spring out of nowhere. At least during term time you know that between 7.45 – 9.00, the traffic will be bad. So you can plan accordingly. It’s all about order.
I also like the fact that it’s getting a bit cooler. I am 7 months pregnant at the moment, and the heat has been really getting to me. I am, therefore, quite looking forward to a bit of a respite from being constantly too hot. I like coats and scarves and hats and gloves too – accessorising your winter wardrobe is always good.
So, as I look back over a fun and fabulous summer, I am still quite glad that it’s nearly over. Bring on the falling leaves, chilly mornings and first frosts – I can handle it!!
