NANA SAYS TIME TO PREPARE FOR THE COLDER WEATHER

Putting away warm weather clothes and assessing the fall/winter jackets and boots along with hats, mitts and scarves is a regular Fall ritual for parents. Having proper outfits before the cold weather hits is always necessary in a country like Canada. Of course usually new purchases for the little ones as they grow like little weeds. As a parent having your gear ready is necessary too. Coats to the Cleaners. Pulling out the scarves and mitts. Putting extras in the car for those days when the afternoon surprises us with some snow or sleet! Having a blanket or two in the car to cover little knees and legs in the colder days. For those with outdoor family activities like skating and skiing, that gear needs some attention too! I have little winter shovels for the grandchildren but keep an extra one in the car in case I need to dig out sometime in an emergency. Thinking and  preparing before it is a necessity keeps us grounded. No matter how much it is hoped the warm fall weather will stay, knowing that the weather will change at some point let's the organized person keep ahead of the game. Parents with young children it is a must. Teenagers can be part of the planning. They need to look cool with whatever fashion is the current rage. Of course teenage boys have not changed and often won't wear decent cold weather attire. However just having it availabe as it might be used let's the parent know due diligence was done.
Of course, if asked Nana will gladly make a hat or scarve for the occasion!!