One of the hardest things for me is always feeling "in between" here or there. Most years, I had not been here for most of the winters when I would be working contracts in Europe or going back to the states around Christmas to stay for a few months so I could see everyone. Now with the pandemic and Dad gone, I have begun to spend this time of year here at the Chatette.
Last year when I arrived, the house had been closed up for close to eight months.
Once again, it seemed that I was always playing catch up. Even though I'd brought all the hanging baskets and window boxes in before that departure during December of 2019, I'd expected to be back at the end of March. You know the rest of that story.
This year, I can actually plan better with my window boxes and hanging plants, so that there might actually be a chance they will survive inside with me to have another season during 2022. That would make me really happy.
There's just so much that I want to do that doesn't get done, but not for want of trying.
The world is a crazy and unpredictable place these days where it's often impossible to plan, much less even know moment to moment what's up!
So, today I'm going to begin to bring in the window boxes and find them their own place where they will get light and can be easier to water. They have been such a joy this 2021 season. And, this year they are gorgeous, in good shape with a good head start, AND I am here to take care of them. I'm hoping I have all the elements for success.
Happy Monday and Happy All Souls Day!
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