Well, hello. This is it. The unofficial end of summer. I am folding away my summer whites, placing the popsicle molds to the back of the cabinet and throwing the pool toys into the garage. Whether you have kids or not there is something special about summer. It's warm welcoming arms turn us towards fun and give us permission to play. As tan lines fade and we get back into the cycle of routines, it has occurred to me that sometimes we forget to say an official goodbye to summer.

Today, create a goodbye to summer. Take one last summer bike ride. Go to the beach and soak up the rays. Host an impromptu BBQ. Eat one last leg of fried chicken. Spend every last minute outdoors. Eat one last giant scoop of ice cream. Ride a amusement park ride for the last time. Take one last dip in a pool. Slice one more watermelon. Sit and sip some sun tea. Whatever you do, take one last day to soak up summer and say goodbye.