Greener Pastures

Originally I wanted to write a sweet, heartfelt post about our recent trip to Attleboro. Although I will get to that, I need to discuss something else first. I'm mad, really angry, about my yard. I know, I know, I've mentioned it before. I'm not done discussing.
It didn’t start this way.  I was all bright eyed and bushy tailed, just had a baby, trying out this stay at home mom thing. In my head I had images of a grassy bliss. I had dreams of a yard full of  hydrangeas and rose bushes, a patio with quirky pots with brightly colored flowers spilling out of them. I imagined that my husband and I would go out at night and sit by our fire pit and enjoy all of the wonder that was our yard.

Let’s get to my reality. Dead trees, four to be exact, a sea of brown grass. All the plants in my urns have drowned, which is incredible since we are in the middle of a drought. Weeds seem to flourish in my yard. Chipmunks also seem to do well, even with my attempts to drive them away.

You got the picture. I don't think I'm lazy when it comes to the yard. I water. I pull weeds. I go to the nursery and buy new plants to replace the ones I’ve killed. I also consult with my mother, who has an incredible green thumb. Those of you who have been to her house know that this is an understatement. I have her looks, but none of her gardening talents.

My yard makes me so unhappy that I just want to quit. Do I hire a gardener? I’m pretty sure you have to be named Mitzi and have onsite tennis courts to require a gardener.  I'm embarrassed that I'd even think of such a thing. I'm a stay at home mom; I should spend my time trying to perfect my gardening skills. I'm just not sure I have the patience.

I'll get off of all this gloom and doom. Let’s talk about the trip to Attleboro. We had such a great time. Blake was not a good flyer this go around. I guess those easy nappy flying days are over. She screamed a lot, we got a lot of looks. On the up side, I think that I'll be a lot more patient with travelers who have unhappy kids.

We stayed with Pepere and Pop Pop, so Blake had a lot of time with them. Grandma Lennartz and Memere got everyone together for a brunch, which was so great. Josh and I really enjoyed catching up with everyone. I think my favorite part were our evenings around the fire, mosquitoes and all. Chris and Ric have achieved grassy bliss. Thanks guys for a great trip.

Until next time