Our Accidental Garden

I went out to a place in our yard that I rarely go (our dog actually uses this place for the bathroom) and saw this! We have lived in this house for two years and never had a garden. I did know that the previous people living here did have a garden there. So now I am watering this plant and checking on it religiously. I guess the dogs manure did some magic work back there. Does anyone know what it could be? It grows like a foot longer every time I go back there!

First Day of School

Well, I'm late with this. The kids started school last Wednesday (the 10th). So I'm only one week late. Considering how much has been going on around here, I'm doing pretty good. Jacen didn't start until this week because he was in the hospital for four days. He's out now and doing pretty good. We're coping with a lot. Linnea and Gavin were really excited and really nervous too about starting school. Gavin is a big second grader and loves his teacher, who has a really cool garden that the kids get to eat cucumbers out of! I love second grade and I think Gavin will too. I've often thought that when I'm ready to teach, I would like to teach second grade. Linnea started middle school. I think I wouldn't like to teach that but, hey, who knows. She is adjusting gradually. There is a lot to remember and she's a young 6th grader. Her cousins born within 7 months of her are all older then her but they are still in elementary school. Micah is enjoying time at home with just mom. We've still been in emergency mode though so he and I will like it even better when things (hopefully) slow down and we have more time to relax and play.