A Sunday in October

October is such a wonderful month. Two of my children were born in October. I get to travel to FL with my mom in October. The weather is lovely and the leaves are beautiful. But beyond that is the harsh reality that I haven't made anywhere near the dent in the credit card bill I had hoped from the May expenses. I'm already beginning to panic about the holidays. I didn't even begin to get the work done around the house I had hoped I would. And everywhere I look, someone wants more of my money. I can't get my head above water - well, that's not true. There was a brief, as in VERY brief, moment when I pulled money from Peter to pay Paul and it felt good. But my God, what happened since? Looks like the holidays will be one of good old fashioned creative spirit with handmade items and goodies. Boy that bright fall sunshine shows us more than just the streaked windows -- it's making reality a bit too up-close-and-personal.