I woke this morning, opened the sliding glass doors and noted the hairs on my arms standing at attention.
The Midwest.
In typical Midwestern fashion, it was 90 degrees just 2 days ago, we spent the day at the State Fair, and I managed to get some color on my shoulders. I also managed a shirt that was stuck to my back with sweat. DH was our sherpa, and designted water boy. The Collective, were forced to stay hydrated, by both of us.
This morning, it is a chilly 54 degrees. I had to find a long sleeved shirt, pants, and a jacket for my son who is in first grade.
Funny how 8 years in a tropical rainforest (a.k.a. Arkansas), made me forget the need for a jacket in September. In fact there was rarely the need for an actual winter coat in Arkansas. So this morning, I feel the pressing need to make a list of fall and winter supplies that will be needed in the coming months.
snowblower
shovel
window scrapers
2 sets of winter outerwear for the Collective
snowboots for every paerson in the house
flannel jammies
silk under clothing
mittens
gloves
hats
actual sweaters
sweat shirts
wool socks
sled
salt for the walkways
sandbags for the trunk
cat litter (just in case I get stuck)
extra blankets
an emergency winter box for each vehicle
12 years ago, I would have considered 54 degrees as "shorts weather". Not any longer.
For those of you in colder climates, what is on your MUST HAVE list for winter?
