Every season holds a meaning of its own. For me, fall has always meant the start of football season and, of course, the beautiful changing colors we experience in Colorado along with cooler temperatures.
This year, though, fall has a new meaning as my oldest son prepares to head off to school. Aside from feeling way too young to have a son entering school and somehow old at the same time, I enjoy watching his excitement as he prepares for this big step toward his future. I now know that each year will bring something new and unexpected to him, and I am excited for these experiences.
Along with school this year, my son will also start his first season of flag football. While I relish in the fact that my son loves sports, especially football, as a mother I fear for his safety. As I read the rules and requirements after signing him up, I slightly recoiled at the mouth guard that he must wear at all times. I know, we are talking “flag” football here, but just bear with me and also note we are talking about 6- to 8-year-old boys. I know there will be the occasional tackle, as do the coaches hence the required mouth guard, after all it is football. Still, it is hard to think of your son growing up, not needing you and big enough to be rushing down the football field.
While I embrace these new found experiences this season, tell me what makes this fall season special for you? From the beauty of the fall colors to sending your kids back to school, I know there is something that says “fall” to you. Send me your thoughts, at LongmontMag@times-call.com or, message me on Facebook.
As you are thinking about what fall means to you, I hope you enjoy this special edition of Longmont Magazine which not only focuses on Longmont and its happenings, but also on the home. From decorating for the fall to preparing your home for the colder weather I hope you find the stories helpful. Also, check out our new feature Save the Date, on page 42, where Associate Editor Jade Cody spends an evening at the Dickens Tavern/Opera House in Longmont. Happy reading!
Summer Stair
Specialty Publications Editor
