We are experiencing lots of growing pains in the Mayfield household of late... both in and outside of the house.
Outside of the house has been lots of trial and error and some total frustration over my garden. It's not growing as much as I would like for it too, but it is finally starting to show some signs of progress. Lots of fertilizer and insecticide have helped. Although, my peas have just given up and died; my carrots and onions are not really growing at all, and my parsley isn't looking that swooft. My poor squash and zuccini where almost eaten to death by squash bugs, but look like they might be making a comeback now. And on another positive note, my basil, oregano and rosemary are all beautiful. I am allergic to strawberries, but Barry loves them, so I planted some for him. The plant has been beautiful, but not very fruitful until finally last week we spotted a bloom! Now he has 3 cute little berries growing. I've also noted blooms on my peppers and beans as well. YAY!!
My flowers have been doing very well, with the execption on my hydrangea. The plant is green and beautiful, but the blooms are just not there. It looked like I was getting a new bloom the other day, but now all signs of that are gone. Hmm... I guess I need to do a bit more research on growning hydrangea. I am so in love with their beautiful blooms, and would love a yard full of them. My gardenias have been blooming, though, and they smell heavenly! So beautiful and white!
The growing pains inside the house have been ripping me up. I've spent more time in tears lately than I would like. It's tough trying to help a child overcome fears and face life head-on. It's tough seeing them so scared to live. And it's tough seeing them resentful of opportunities, too. Lots of worrying and praying going on. But, I am also trying to find the joy in this aspect of mothering. I know that I have been blessed with great kids, and they each have a pretty good head on their shoulders. It's just getting them to use it sometimes that it the trick! :)
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I am right there with you with the garden! I'm on my second year of 'trying' and mine isn't doing great either. I think it is, but then I go and see everyone else's large, lush plants and know it's not :) I went and got fertilizer and maybe that will help. Good luck! And also with the other stresser, it's hard to see a child struggle.
I have accepted the fact that I too am a veggie garden flunkie... I don't like to put in the research, no likey. Awwww, on the motherhood struggles. I know Savannah will fly the roost asap and I will have tears cause I doubt she will ever look back, snicker. She is already planning and figuring and has it all ready to go and she is only a sophomore. But I wonder about the fellas, especially Ty. A subtle nudge may be needed and who knows... possibly an all out push, snort. We will tackle it when it comes, like you, I'm sure tears will be involved, ugh.
You are such a good Mom. I understand the worry but it's funny as I look back about all the worry I had over my kids and not very much of it was worth it. Lol! They turn out how they turn out and they do what they want no matter all my pleading. And then it's funny cause they turn out pretty good anyway! :-)
Oh and I have found that it takes three years to get good with the garden and keeping the Sabbath day holy is absolutely essential. ;)
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