We procrastinated on the gardening front big time this year. Our garden really only ever produces enough for us to snack on all summer (especially the yummy peas) but my Dad wisely councils, "At least you know how to do it! It's all about the experience."
I announced to the littles at breakfast that today would be a gardening day. There was cheers all around! I'm sure that will wear off in a few years, but for now I'll take it! We made our way out to the yard just as the sun started rounding the corner on the house, casting it's rays into the backyard. We picked out all the weeds and overturned the soil with a shovel. The kids liked breaking the clumps and finding worms.
I kind of let the kids take it from there, trying not to worry or control too much of the planting process. Camilla's peas may or may not be too close together, but they'll still grow!
This picture hardly does justice to how dirty Joseph actually was. He was working in his bare feet for part of the day and was black from head to toe by the end of it. You better believe he enjoyed a nice warm afternoon bath afterwards!
Hyrum soaked up every bit of the experience. Gardening is so good for the soul and this kid has a quiet, pensive way about him. He didn't say too much, he just dug in his heels and went to work, but I could tell he was enjoying himself. When it came time for watering the kids were pretty good listeners and I only got sprayed twice by Joseph.
Joseph got to help Camilla plant peas. She would make a hole with her finger to show him where the seed should go to make sure they weren't too close together. I'm pretty sure she learned that trick from planting with Gramma. It was so sweet watching them work together.
After being a crank all morning, Finley slept away the early afternoon allowing us to get some real work done! Before the kids went to bed they had to go check the garden to see if anything had grown. My Dad is totally right, it's all about the experience!
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