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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2349 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
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 Posted - Mar 01 2006 : 7:40:45 PM
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Oh, gals, I had a wonderful day. The day was warm, almost 80 degrees, a clear sky and a soft breeze rustled the leaves that were left behind from winter raking. It's just the weather that makes me itch to get outside and have my fingernails embedded with dirt and let the sun put color back on my face.
My daughters and I spent the day outside playing with the goat and pig, running around playing chase and gardening together. My Kristin is a definite flower girl while my Nicole is a vegetable girl. Kristin has asked for the plots in front of the house to be hers. Usually, I give them plots in the back....control freak that I am. I did it.... I let Kristin do all the buying and designing of the annuals to be planted.
I transplanted some begonias into pots while she worked on the raised bed plots. We chatted, hummed, and were simply quiet, together, listening to the birds. It was one of those moments that I want to freeze in time and burn in my memory. When she was done, she held up her hands and said, "Look, Moma, my hands look like yours....all dirty" This just blessed my heart! She's the one that told me I smell good (look in my signature line)....like dirt.
It's so wonderful and amusing when you watch your toddler play dress up and want to be like you. It's absolutely humbling and honoring when your older child actually takes on your values as theirs. So sweet.
I just had to share that....thanks for listening.
Blessings
Catherine
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
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happymama58
True Blue Farmgirl
1210 Posts
Patti
Missouri
USA
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Posted - Mar 01 2006 : 7:52:28 PM
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What a wonderful day you and your two special girls had. I sure miss those days of little ones. Enjoy!
Some people search for happiness; others create it.
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Mar 01 2006 : 9:12:33 PM
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I am very jealous! I had a wonderful picture in my mind as you described your day. I was feeling lucky to get 50 degrees here today- I can't wait for the warmer weather.
Your daughters sound very sweet. They will always remember these beautiful spring days. As a child I spent many such days with my father building our family cabin. I always felt so full of love for the outdoors and my family that I thought my heart would burst! They are some of my most cherished memories.
Don't forget to tell us what your daughter does when her flower go in, or the seeds sprout! That will be so wonderful for her! |
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jenny louise
True Blue Farmgirl
166 Posts
jennifer
cass city
MI
USA
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Posted - Mar 02 2006 : 04:11:55 AM
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| How very sweet, Cathereine! Thanks for sharing, I am so anxious for spring to get here in Michigan. I had to close our senior meal center today because I cannot get down my road. Six inches of fresh snow and it is going to keep coming down all day. I hope this is the last of the winter storms, but it still is so pretty. Post a pic when your gardens are a bloomin! jenny |
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westernhorse51
True Blue Farmgirl
1681 Posts
michele
farmingdale
n.j.
USA
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Posted - Mar 02 2006 : 04:52:56 AM
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what a perfect day you were blessed with. Im afraid its rather cold here in N.J. right now. Great discription, I could picture all of you. Michele
she selects wool and flax and works with eager hands Prov.31:13 |
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garliclady
True Blue Farmgirl
274 Posts
Reidsville
NC
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Posted - Mar 02 2006 : 12:17:05 PM
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Catherine
We are both Blessed
A couple days ago I had a similar day with my son this is what I wrote in my blog...
Titled : Mommy I love digging in the dirt!
Today was one of those days that gives you spring fever. But I know we still have a month of uncertain weather so the flats of tomatoes and other stuff I am starting today will end up inside. For a while they will have to be happy under grow lights until will eventtually go out in the hoophouse if we get it put up. But today was also a joy because my son 4 helped me! He used his own sandbox tools to fill up flats with soil. We enjoyed the time together and he exclaimed "Mommy I love digging in the dirt!" and I replied "I do too". He wanted to copy every thing I was doing and when he saw me writting on the sticks I use to lable the plants he wanted to do that to. I let him write one and I expected the usual scribbles but this time he wrote his NAME! This was special because he has never tried to before and he did it.
When I looked at the plant lable with his name written in not so perfect print I thought ...today I think we planted more that vegetable seeds !
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sleepless reader
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
CA
USA
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Posted - Mar 02 2006 : 3:57:52 PM
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Catherine, do you homeschool? I do and we spend so much time learning in the garden! My daughter and I are both chomping at the bit for spring. Peas and sweet peas are about all we have in so far.
Loved your stories ladies!
Sharon
Life is messy. Wear your apron! |
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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2349 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
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Posted - Mar 05 2006 : 05:41:50 AM
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Garliclady.....that just brings me to joyful tears! How precious.
Sharon, yes, we homeschool. I can't get enough of my kids...I just love every minute we're together. There is so much to learn in gardening and tending to animals. Much more than a textbook can teach.
Yesterday, my girls and I were comparing fingernails to see who had the most dirt....it was a 3 way tie.
Blessings
Catherine
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
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