A Great Flannel Monday

Another beautiful morning in the garden with my chai. There is MUCH to do in the garden, but I'm trying to simply take joy in what IS accomplished and not stress over what isn't.  There is something about a quiet neighborhood, bird song and tea. It's a great place to center in on what is important in the day. 

This is the mug Allie gave me for my birthday. Armed with the baby monitor and chai I settled in to pray over the day's priorities. It's a juggle when Michael and I are not both around. LOL 

I checked on the cucumbers and tomatoes - they seem to be doing a bit better. The flowers and plants I planted on Saturday look great today. I set out the rest of the plants to harden, got the chickens fresh water and collected eggs before the monitor alerted me to the fact that "GG has left his room." I left the garden with vague plans to come back during GG's naptime. 

Allie and I touched base as I got Dad's breakfast. She was off for a hike at Government Peak with Joseph and his kids. She went into work this afternoon for 4 hours. 

I spent the morning blogging and doing laundry. 

Stacia headed out for a hike with Andrew and Lorelei. Millie was happy to get OUT. 

After lunch Dad DID take a nap. I spent another 1 1/2 hours in the garden. I had thought I might get the cauliflower and broccoli shown above planted. I didn't. I took care of the weeds around the bed of my choice, and planted all the cabbage starts. I direct seeded more spinach, lettuce and kale. I also transplanted celery starts. Just like that two beds are planted. I'm committed now. Praying for no frosts!

Dad woke up and it began to drizzle so I called it a day. I'll work on transplanting the other starts tomorrow. I WANT to weed the potato patch and go find a zucchini start - I just realized I didn't start any seedlings at all. LOL  Dad was a ready for a mid-afternoon snack. 

Sugar free cookies and coffee for Dad,
Hibiscus tea for me

We didn't feel like making a heavy dinner tonight...we are in a big hurry to get back to our books. Stacia made quesadillas and I made a giant salad. It was yummy. 

I'm reading a Grisham book. Stacia is reading "Wind and Truth," by Brian Sanderson.  Dad is reading a Ralph Moody biography. Allie is reading a Robin Williams biography. We were set for a late afternoon evening of reading...with rain and tea. 

Krista reports she and Luke picked up Michael and they are a hotel near the Denver airport. Luke flies home tomorrow, and Krista and Michael begin their road trip back to Alaska. 

All in all, it's been a great day...flannel, memories, blogging, gardening, reading and tea.