Today is the official first day of winter.  

I'm  missing the endless days of summer.

I'm missing the warmth of my partner in bed next to me.

but

Tonight my love returns from Sydney to warm my body & soul.

and

The kids look so darn cute in their winter uniforms.

The truth is, summer wouldn't be so warm without the chill of winter. 

 “Summer will end soon enough, and childhood as well.”
― George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones