Three youngest three finished weeding the vegetable garden just before dark. Second son, who planted everything, said he'd pay them to weed. Instant enthusiasm! In about a 6x4' area we have 3 watermelon plants, about 7 tomatoes, a few peppers, a sizable basil, and a cilantro plant that is bypassing everything. Isn't that the way? Only 2 of us (including me) like cilantro, but it's doing better than anything.
And a nice morning at church. The least one went with me, and it was funny---after the service a woman came up to us from the choir and commented on the least one's hair. It's short and in sort of a wedge-cut in the back. Her hair is thick and a bit wavy and a dream to cut. Anyway, this woman said how she really liked it and as we were talking, a few other women came up. I've not gotten that sort of attention the whole time I've been out there. (Note to self: take small child to events) Anyway, the least one met another little girl who is also 10, and they invited her to Sunday School, which ironically enough is off session for the summer. I jokingly (not so much) said that being that it begins in the fall, we have time to work up our courage. Now I have the possibility of some women friends to think about, and an opening for our kids to meet folks too. One at a time, it seems. This is all good, and slowly gained, which is perfect, since I tend to take most things very slowly.
Now looking forward to seeing oldest daughter. She's been out all day with the Indians doing family stuff. Will be wonderful to have all my chickens home for dinner tomorrow---glad sweet Indian boyfriend's family celebrated today. Beyond being thankful for having my family around me tomorrow, just chillin'.
(painting called 'from the garden' by jules alexis muenier---courtesy of pinterest)