Nothing too intereesting unless you know us...

Hell, time is flying. There's nothing like sickness in children to help a mama remember how lucky we are when we're not sick, and to value a strong immune system. Don't get me wrong - I love that Lola uses the toilet now, but that darned long-lasting UTI is about the last thing I want to deal with again.

But Spring is here, finally. The ground is thawed, I've planted my herb seeds already: yarrow, echinacea, calendula, dill, downy sunflower, and the chamomile came back with vigor. Lola also has a garden, and she's planting calendula and cucumber this year. Our seeds have been planted inside (I feel so organized!), including some pretty zinnias for a pot in the front by the door. We're going to plant veggies, too: carrots, cukes, squash and zucchini, tomato, garlic, pumpkin, melon. AND we'll buy a little compost, too, so that things actually can grow! Finally, I'm setting up a sunflower garden on the corner in the back of the house which is purely decorative but I don't care. I decided that it was fun to have a few decorative plantings this time around.

Have you seen Jim's blog? That Russian bear thing was about the most surreal adventure I've read lately. Do go there.
http://angstzeit.livejournal.com/94938.html BUT don't post! Just browse. It's more amusing if you know any Russians.

We're doing well, otherwise. Chris is working more, which sucks; Lola is bored stiff; and I miss my friends. Damn you, friends, and all your entertainments, for being so far away! We must plan a trip south. R & T in Lockport - you're next.