You all know how much I love a good DIY project. Actually, if you know me well, you know how much I love to start a DIY project and how painstaking it is for me to finish it. I usually recruit help from my husband, sister, or parents to get the job done. So naturally, I decided it would be a good idea to try gardening this year (insert nervous smile).
I'm hoping this garden won't be a one month DIY project I don't see through because as Austin and I have gotten older, we've realized how few hobbies we have. It seems like we are in the same routine of work, family time, bedtime routine with the kids, cleanup, and then scroll/watch tv. The later part of our day is not the most life-giving to say the least and I've been thinking a lot about how I can better spend my time. We love grilling vegetables throughout the summer, being outside, and the backyard is our favorite part of our new house, so starting a garden seemed like a good starter hobby. But the more I thought about it, I realized gardening would actually be a really big challenge for me. I'm NOT patient. If I start a project, I want it done the same day (please have some sympathy for my husband who has spent many nights up way too late finishing projects that sounded like a really great idea at 8pm. I've even been known to drive to Lowes at 7pm for paint and insist on finishing a room before bedtime). I'm also results driven. I want them instantly. Guess what? Seeds take time to turn into plants, and plants take time to produce harvest. A lot of time. Needless to say, this is going to be good, but it's going to be rough. I'm a few weeks in, and my little seedlings are already teaching me things. Time and consistency creates change and growth. It has been so fun to watch seeds turn into small plants. I'm praying project green thumb will grow nutritious food for my family but also grow my patience, consistency, and outlook on what success means. Tonight as I planted my carrots, cauliflower, and green beans, I noticed how nice it was to work with my hands, with my little helpers, and get fresh air. As I physically transferred some seedlings into the ground, I prayed I would learn how to transfer what I'm learning from my new hobby into my daily life in pursuit of a richer, more joyful life. Wish me luck, I know I'll need it.
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