This weekend was so productive. It felt incredible to put in a full day's work, and relax at the end of it, knowing you really earned it, you know? This weekend was spent completely working outside on our yard, and we had our dear friends Erin and Scott over to give us a hand on Saturday. The men worked tirelessly all day to move the topsoil to the lawn, spread it out, and level it. Meanwhile, Erin and I (mostly Erin) eradicated dandelions (and their repulsively long roots!) from the yard. We all enjoyed a nice pulled pork lunch, conversation, and some topical music on top of it, while passersby hollered admiration for our house (it's true!) We get a lot of compliments on our house, actually, because it really is very beautiful from the street, and the only house on our street with a big front porch. I always holler back "Thank you! We love it too!" because compliments make me frazzled.
All day Sunday was spent finally putting my seedlings and seeds into the garden bed, which is now filled with dirt and compost. I watch them through my window, being ravaged by the winds, and tell myself that they'll be fine, but I know some of them won't. That's life, that's nature, and I've just got to let things play out the way they will. And still fully plan on placing full sized pumpkins in the garden one night for Oliver to discover in the morning. Maybe I'll pre-carve them, too, just to really confuse him for years to come. We also picked up some more Spiraea plants for the planter boxes in the front of the house, so that's all filled in and ready to go. The lawn is seeded and getting regular waterings, and the grass is going to grow, baby.
Today is an incredible day. Today is filled with magic and wonder and creative energy. I've already made my bi-weekly batch of chocolate avocado cookies, and have yet to get to my tri-weekly batch of grain-free maple granola. I was also thinking I might brave some homemade buns today (what?) if I'm feeling really ambitious. The laundry is getting done, the dishes are done, the kids are napping, some new books I ordered from Amazon came in the mail today, and I'm feeling like I could basically conquer the whole world if I wanted to. I feel renewed and ready for a new day and a new adventure. My sense of hope in humanity and the universe is restored, and I'm willing to bet it all today with an absolutely certain chance of a victory.
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