Despite feeling like total ass, I actually got quite a bit done on the side of the house near the garage on Saturday--it's actually weeded, spaded, and planted. I'm actually going to use the word 'awesome' to describe how it feels to see it starting to look like someone gives a crap about the house (from the outside, Bill, from the outside). I also weeded the sunny side of the house, Bill edged, and right now the sun-loving plants are awaiting planting. My sister, Annie, and I are going to do some gardening today (how much, I'm unsure, since I still feel like ass with this cold).
Bill and I have been out to the "shade garden", as we're calling it now, several times each day, admiring it from every angle. I can't tell you how wonderful that feels! I was stuck in a decision-making vortex and needed the input of a fellow gardener to help get me out of my funk, and Sara Smith ably came to my rescue. Given how easy it is for me to get stuck in my own addledness, I'm more thankful than I can say. Plus, she kicked me into picking plants I'd never have picked before (pink splotched plants? in MY garden? get out!), and made me feel like the yellow begonias were actually a good idea (begonias, another plant I've never really gravitated toward, and yellow? please).
It was good to get that support, because yesterday my mother snuck in that it wasn't too late for me to call off the wedding. Obviously, this is not the kind of "support" that I am in need of at this time, and it just goes to show how little she knows about me. I talked to Annie about it on the way back up here, and she was very supportive, angry in all the right places, and told me several times that she doesn't understand how anyone can't see how much Bill and I love one another.
That's why Annie is so cool. Well, one of many reasons why she's so cool.
Annie rocks. Your mother has rocks in her head. Please marry my brother. He loves you. You love him. End o'story. (And because I need a sister like you [even when I'm completely incommunicado and not offering support of any type, poorly-advised or otherwise]).
Posted by: renie | May 10, 2004 at 12:28 PM
I agree with all of the above. You guys love each other. You are meant to be together. Screw all the people who tell you otherwise, sorry for being so untactful and blunt. You are getting married, you will be married for a good long time, as in forever, and I for one, can't wait until you start having kids so that mine have someone to babysit for. (That gives you about seven years to get started.)
Posted by: Rob | May 10, 2004 at 07:49 PM
If you want good gardening advice from fellow gardeners in your area, go to
http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/#subs
and see if there is a Maryland forum (I saw a MidAtlantic forum?). I am on the Florida forum at least 1-2 times a week and have learned so much from these folks. I post questions a lot and get great advice. I think you will like this site, Jen.
Posted by: Lopesa Maria Conchita | May 15, 2004 at 06:51 PM