Bethenny Looking Forward To Autumn

Post from Bethenny.

Excited for Autumn!
By: Bethenny Frankel

So how is everyone? Are we excited for fall? New york really is a special place right now, and I'm finally getting excited. Transitioning from summer vacation was difficult. In many ways, change is difficult for me. I guess the seasons changing makes me realize how quickly time goes by. Make sure you check out my College Back to School advice!

I look at Cookie who is 10 now and it brings me to tears. I love that furry creature so much that I would do anything for her to live forever. Bryn is laughing and making noises and I love it, but I want to stop the clock.

Work is very insane as usual and I do everything I can to give love to Jason, Bryn and the BooBoo.

Sleep is a huge priority right now. I'm really trying to sacrifice a social life and to go to bed early. With my packed schedule, it is the only thing keeping me sane. Summer meant a lot of yoga but now exercise is taking a back seat to sleep. It's always an ebb and flow with me, but I always go back to yoga.

We took our first family plane trip to Los Angeles. That was slightly stressful but we were efficient. I figured out some tips that I wanted to share with you:

1. Pack only carryon. This preserves sanity.

2. Not until the plane is literally taking off, do you give the baby a bottle to prevent ear popping. Not until they announce to prepare for departure do you give the final bottle. Have the flight attendant warm the bottle.

3. Make a bed on your lap or the console. We used a pillow and our baby blanket. Keep the lights off.

4. If there will be a time change, let the baby decide the schedule. They don't look at clocks. Their bodies know. I loved the experience.

5. Last, bring a baby carrier. Then you can use the stroller as an airport shopping cart. Key.

I have to thank you all for all of your love and support. Skinnygirl Dish just went back on the New York Times best seller list 8 months after publication. I attribute this to you, your faith, your willingness to believe in your health and your wanting to always be better. You are the most incredible fans in the world.

Thank you all so much for buying Skinnygirl Margaritas! We are producing it as quick as we can, so keep checking the website, visiting stores and talking to your store clerks!

Also, is anyone coming to see me in New York on September 22nd at the Learning Annex? I am teaching a class on the Skinnygirl Dish! Follow this link to sign up.