Spring fever bites hard

Spring fever has hit the Wohlmut family. Well, certainly Mommy and the kids have been struck. Today, despite the fact that it is only March 1st, we headed off to Fred Meyer with wagon in tow in search of plants and seeds. We came home with a full wagon of pansies, tulips, daffodils, crocuses, and another bloomer that lost it's little tag so it has no name. In addition to the color spots to put directly into the ground we came home with more seeds then our little plot of land can possibly handle. Sigh... I couldn't help myself, the kids are so enthusiastic about wanting to grow vegetables and dig in the earth, how could I say no?

It was fun to watch the kids study the labels and decide what they wanted to get. N, able read the packages , took his time reading each package. He picked out cucumbers, carrots, Dwarf sunflowers, mini pumpkins and sweet peas. L picked out things based on their photos, Mammoth Sunflowers, Nasturtiums and Jack-o-Lantern pumpkins. (it occurs to me that she might think they grow this way. Ah well, cross that bridge when we come t0 it) They are both very curious and full of anticipation for their garden to begin. I am sure I will be answering the question, "Can we plant our seeds today" daily for the next two months.

I admit I cheated and dug in the dirt and planted the daffodils and pansies all by myself while the kids were napping. I know, I know, how selfish of me! But, I'm about to dive into 6 weeks of rehearsal and another 6 week run of a show, so a little me time in the dirt is just what the doctor ordered. AND since I always get carried away, there's plenty left for them to help me tomorrow (weather permitting) or Sunday.

One of the more delightful moments of the day had nothing to do with gardening. Rather it centered around L's grand forays into the world of "girly" things and Mommy's habit of jumping to well, silly conclusions. Still in FM we were about to leave and L spots the row of barrettes, hair do-dads and other sparkly things. She makes a beeline for the display and is picking out barrettes fast and furiously. I talk her down off the sparkly ledge, as it were, and we agree to one card of barrettes. Then I hear N say, "Can I have some, too?" Well, why not? I'm a modern mom after all. . So after we agree that he'll share them with L after he's done with them he picks out a sparkly pair w/butterflies and we're on our way home. We get home and I get L all decked out - she had to wear all 6 barrettes at once as she just couldn't pick one pair. I turn to N and ask him if he'd like help or can he put the barrettes in himself. He looks at me quizzically and says, "I don't want to wear them. I'm pretending they are geese so they're gonna fly. Honk. Honk." Ah, of course you are...silly mommy....

So, how was your day?