It's the final Monday of the month, so it's time for my penultimate check-in with my One Little Word.
When I think of Less this past month, the first thing that comes to mind is that there is less daylight. The days are getting noticeably shorter, and even in the middle of the day, the sunlight is weaker. While in the summer, I was able to sit with Ruthie in the afternoon with all the lights off, I need the lights on now to see what I'm reading or working on. This is probably my least favorite thing about the fall and winter; I don't like the cold, but being a knitter, I know how to properly dress for it. I can't do anything about the lack of light, though, and it definitely has an effect on my mood. This year, I'm hoping that many of my neighbors put up twinkle lights to bring some extra light to the dark evenings.
Another area of Less this month has been a fewer number of daily walks with Ruthie. She is 11 months old today, and she doesn't need to go out as often. We're down to about five bathroom breaks a day now, which includes first thing in the morning, when we literally just go next door. I take her for three longer walks during the day (generally 0.75 miles to 1.1 miles, according to my Apple Watch), and as of the last week or so, she hasn't wanted to walk when we go out right before bedtime and instead has done her business next door. I know that on the really frigid days of winter, that's going to be very welcome!
I don't think Kat is hosting a link-up for this OLW update or on Wednesday, but I will be back with an Unraveled update. In the meantime, enjoy your Monday!
Less light is absolutely noticeable... as is the lower angle of the sun which now shines in windows that only get a bit of light for a brief time this time of the year. Frankie now is content with one walk after he has brekkie... which I think I will appreciate once it gets much colder out. Thanks so much for sharing an update today!
ReplyDeleteI hadn't thought about that besides there being less daylight that the light is weaker, but that is certainly true. That's probably also my least favorite thing. Usually my neighborhood decorates early, but the only lights so far are some leftover Halloween lights. I hope you have a great Monday!
ReplyDeleteI try to focus on enjoying dinner by candlelight and wrapping up in a warm shawl. And, remember, the Winter Solstice will be here soon and our daylight will gradually increase!
ReplyDeleteThese November days are gloomy . I notice whenever the sun is out it seems to just skip through the house and the curtains are join earlier and earlier. Good that you don't need so many coldish outings. Have to grab every postive you can at this time of year.
ReplyDeleteIt's an amazing thing . . . that puppies DO grow up (eventually) and our life with them feels easier and more predictable. :-) It feels so darn gloomy every day right now -- even when the sun shines. But we're only a month away from the solstice, and then the light will return (slowly, but surely).
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