Today was Earth Day! How exciting it was to celebrate a little early with Clark. We decided to start our own vegetable garden. Currently we have seeds in process---Herbs: Basil, Oregano, Cilatro, and Chives. Vegetables: seedless tomatoes, cucumbers, Kaleidscope Carrots ( all different colors!), Meuslin lettuce mix, and beets.
Once our seeds grow, we will transplant them into a garden bed. I haven't decided if I will purchase a garden bed or make one. We shall see!
We also have a composter that we will be using! The composter has been sitting in our backyard ( believe it was the old tentants) just waiting for someone to take it over. Well Clark and I are those people, we will take on this challenge :)
We are both very excited to grow our own food and start a new adventure together. It is so sweet to see him water the plants ( although he has a heavy hand.... can't let him drown them!) I think I might get a spray bottle and really let him work on his fine motor skills by using the trigger.
I think its so important for children to get OUTSIDE! I have been really reading about the importance of this through " Last Child in the Woods". I want Clark to be outside, learning and growing by having experiences with nature. My hope for Clark is that he doesn't grow up afraid to be outside looking at bugs, digging for worms or getting dirty!
I am also reading The Kind Life by Alicia Silverstone. I have been very interested in a raw diet.( So happy that the local farmers markets will be opening soon!) Also, Clark and I have a date to go to Sweet Georgia P's in Scituate to feed the goats and chickens. I am trying to figure out if we want to join a CSA this summer. So we shall see what happens!
Although I am no where ready to go vegan solely I am learning more about the lifestyle. I think detoxing your body is a good thing and I will be doing this soon. I have heard many good things about Kaeng Raeng and I am hoping to use this as my jumping off point.
The Kind Diet, offers a glimpse into the raw diet world, Alicia gives many yummy sounding recipes that are great for kids and adults. I am hoping this " diet" helps me to lose more weight ( currently at a stand still at 29.2! ) and also makes me feel better spiritually and mentally!
So here is to a new lifestyle!
Until next time.
There is only love <3
Sunday, April 22, 2012
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