The almost constant rain is wearing on me and as much as I know there are far more important things that I could fixate on, I would just really like two days in a row without precipitation. I have a constant eye on the sky looking for storm clouds because I don't want to get caught on the opposite side of the neighborhood with two dogs and the little babe while we're out walking. I could make a run for it with the dogs, but the additional 30 bouncing pounds on my back would slow me down. The duck pen/pond is really starting to smell because it doesn't have a chance to dry out. The garden is growing out of control, but I haven't had a chance in between rain showers to do any weeding. I did manage last week to provide some additional support for the tomatoes which are taller than me!
But, enough complaining. Let's focus on the good!
-I managed to steal an egg from my own chickens today.
-The little babe and I watched fireflies before bed. She said it was fun. I was reminded of how amazing nature can be.
-I have managed to freeze a whole gallon bag of red raspberries from our own bushes and that is on top of eating lots of them straight off the bush, on top of pancakes and granola, and the occasional raspberry milkshake (which is actually more like raspberry milk, but the little babe doesn't notice.)
-My pumpkin vines have blossoms on them. These pumpkins have the potential to weigh 90 pounds, so I am very excited (though not holding my breath.) I'll be excited if we get ANY pumpkin that isn't mutilated by a rodent of some sort.
-The little babe and I had a nice morning at the arboretum on the one day that the sun was visible. It actually felt like July. Then back to reality - the next morning we woke up to the steady pitter-patter of rain.
Hope your day is filled with goodness, whatever the weather may be.