Trouble in the Garden

I think our plants are in need of critical care. Take a look please.  I'm grateful for suggestions.

Carnival of Children's Literature

The Bonny Glen is a "must stop" today. First of all, you can read why Lissa might have to break down and do laundry after all.  And then you can get all the great links at the Fourth Edition of the Carnival of Children's Literature.  It's always  a perfect day for a carnival in the blogosphere!

I'm a "Know Thyself Mother"

I took this quiz and discovered I'm a "know thyself mother."

“I believe the joy of motherhood is self-discovery—for them and for me.”

• Sensitive and family-focused, the INFJ mother looks for and encourages the unique potential of each child. Self-knowledge may be her byword. Her aim is to help each child develop a sense of identity and cultivate personal growth. In fact, she may value the mothering experience as a catalyst to her own personal growth and self-knowledge.
• The INFJ mother spends time observing and understanding each child. She is drawn to intimate conversations and seeks a free exchange of feelings and thoughts.
• Sympathetic and accommodating, the INFJ mother strives to meet the important yet sometimes conflicting needs of each family member in harmonious and creative ways
• She is conscientious and intense as well. Probably no one takes life and child-raising more seriously than the INFJ. She approaches mothering as a profession requiring her best self.

HT: Maureen at Trinity Prep School

So maybe it's time to do laundry...

Stephen on Thursday morning: Mom, if I put my soccer socks in the laundry today, do you think they'll be ready by Saturday?

Me (with some confidence):  Absolutely.  I'll make sure they are.

Stephen:  Yeah, but will we be able to find them or will they get lost in the piles?

Okay, so he's got me there. 

Companions on the Trail

Don't miss ongoing additions to and discussions of the garden trail, happening all the time at the 4Real Message Board ! It's even more fun to head down the trail with good companions.