It has been unusually warm here, getting up over 90*F yesterday, and that has left us all wanting to get out and enjoy some of the fresh air before it becomes so hot that our only outside experiences are running from the house to the car in search of air conditioning. In Oklahoma spring usually lasts about a week before the blistering heat comes in and takes over. We have been enjoying the pretty weather while it lasts by spending a good portion of our days playing outside in the yard. The little ones are especially enjoying Spring's brief interlude into our lives, asking for "ou-siiigh?" every chance they get and being reciprocated with a resounding "sure! lets go play!" at nearly every opportunity.
Being outside so much this week has made me want to start the seedlings for the garden. I'm a little later this year than I usually am, but I'm not too worried. Autumn lasts just about as long as spring and usually doesn't show up until the end of November, so we probably have a little more time for harvesting at the end of the season than most areas do.
I'm thinking of starting a paper gardening & sketch journal for this year. I have some ideas in the works for how I'd want it to look, since I am going to be making it. I always wonder if others do things like that, or if its one of those "Kristin's dreaming again" things. Anyone else journal their gardening experiences?
that is Fun!!!!!!! we have been adventuring outside a lot too here!!! though I envey the garden I have a black thumb plus living in an apt doesn't lend it self to a garden
Posted by: Crystal | March 27, 2008 at 06:05 PM
It was beautiful outside yesterday! My little one and I spent some time in the back yard too.
Let me just say that I love that bike! It's totally cool!
Posted by: Amy | March 28, 2008 at 08:08 PM
Love your blog ! keep on reclaiming your home and offering encouragement to all the mommies out in blog land !
Posted by: Laurie | March 29, 2008 at 10:31 PM
Wow, I just found your blog via amandajean's site - I love it! I hope to draft a garden plan this year... my garden is pretty tiny, so I need to plan it well. I'm in NC - need to get planting soon too!
Posted by: Em | March 30, 2008 at 12:52 AM
At my last house I kept a paper journal of my garden. It was mostly a diary of what I planted where so I could remember the names :)
Posted by: Felicia | April 01, 2008 at 12:45 AM
I do more journals and planning than actual gardening... Maybe because the patch I have at the moment can't really be called a garden. But I love reading gardening books and magazines and writing down the flowers f my dreams... I need to designa sketch book for gardeners, thanks for the inspiration!
And thanks for your happy comment on my blog!
Posted by: Kajsa | April 03, 2008 at 08:50 AM
Where did you get this tricycle? I want one for my daughter!! :)
Posted by: Abby | April 07, 2008 at 03:48 PM