Two years ago, if you asked Hubby-Bubs, he would have said that I'm lame when it comes to yard work. It's a passion of his--it gives him peace and joy to tend to all things set in dirt. I hated it! I always said, I like putting things in pots or in the ground, but I despised the work necessary to maintain it all. I was always the "inside" person and he was the "outside" person. He never really said it, but I knew that it bothered him that I wasn't a part of the long-term process.
I made a decision to try to be more of an "outdoor" person this year. Starting around March--and in light of some unusually warm weather--I got down in the dirt. I weeded, I cleaned up mess, I replanted. It started out as an opportunity for me to show Hubby-Bubs that I value what is important to him, but now it has given me a greater appreciation. I see what his loves about the process...this lovely time to clean, cultivate, plant and be amazed at what can start out as a seed and become something else.
I now find myself wanting to get out in the yard--even for a bit. Hubby-Bubs says thank you a lot--I'm sure he is shocked that this is sticking with me. But I've got it in me now...and I'm also super excited to be able to cook with fresh ingredients.
It started as a way for me to connect with Hubby-Bubs, and now I have found a new passion. A passion we can, as a family share. How great is that! We will celebrate when we harvest those first tomatoes, corn or what have you. It's a good thing!
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