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Is anyone else out there having a rough time getting into fall this year? Fall is my favorite season, and I’m just not feeling it yet. I’m usually one of those stereotypical Pumpkin Spice loving, boot wearing, sweater snugly people, and I’m just having the toughest time getting in the fall mood. It could be that it’s still pretty warm and the trees haven’t really started changing yet. I don’t know. I just know I’m not feeling it, and my not feeling it is annoying me.
*Insert Grumpy Cat picture here.*
Anyway, even though I’m not feeling the fall, I know it’s fall because our schedule has suddenly bolted into hyper speed. Leisurely nights have been replaced by carpools and activities, and I’ve even started back to work a…
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