Tom texted me today around lunchtime to ask if we were outside. I looked around at my messy house and simply replied, not yet.
I made the kids put on jackets before we went out. The breeze seemed a bit cool to me. But once in the sun, busy running and playing, the kids quickly shed the extra layer.
Millie completely cleaned up her little garden box. She got her hands in the dirt and pulled up every little weed and then smoothed out the soil. It's pristine. My garden boxes never, and I mean
never, look so nice.
Tomorrow we'll plant a few things. Now that we've been outside and I've seen the garden for myself, I just can't resist. Some lettuce, radishes, spinach, kale. And peas. If you've never planted peas, you simply must. There are few garden treats better than eating fresh, raw peas straight off the vine. And you're supposed to plant peas on St. Patrick's Day. Did you know that?
We also took the straw mulch off of our strawberries and garlic. There are signs of life there, but way too many weeds.
The boys were so content and busy outside. They got to run, shout, throw, and play like kids are supposed to. And all three kids decided it was a day to be barefoot. These toes have been missing the dirt.
I can't say enough how much we needed a day outside. Especially me.
(also, I am having some fun with Instagram)
