Out in the garden

[halojedha]

The sun came out and it wasn't too cold! The first time in a week that were wasn't snow on the ground. I took E outside and we pottered in the garden doing our first bits of gardening of the year. I swept the slimy leaves off the paving stones, tidied up the perennials in pots and filled the compost bin. E was fascinated and very chatty, joining in with everything I was doing. We met some wriggly worms, some cold snails and a tiny spider, all of which were very exciting. The worms got politely moved to the compost bin in hopes they'll do some good in there.

It was lovely. There was still ice and the soil was frozen if you dug a little way, but it felt like spring.

It gave me hope that I could plant some things and do more gardening with E - time without them is precious and needed for work, but the housemates and I have grand garden plans. I wonder how well E's tolerance will last?