Getting back into the Garden

I have always wanted a garden a proper one with grass and everything so when we moved to this house 18 months back I kind of hoped it would come naturally. Having grown up in flats and courtyards all this grass and plants is completely new to me. It is really lovely to just open the doors and just go outside to a safe place is actually wonderful. I kind of forgot all about it over the winter complaining to be too cold. 

The weather is warming (some days anyway) and we have been in the Garden. The kids were overjoyed and ran straight outside as I opened the conservatory door. Well that was more the toddlers Asti just strutted outside like cool Nine year olds do. Our garden is surprisingly warm especially on sunny days so the children were happy in just T shirts. I was in a jumper I am far too much of a wimp to not feel cold.

This year we are going to get into gardening, me and Asti are making a plan and we will learn ( hopefully). My past experience of gardening is awful I am completely hopeless but need to learn. I cut the gradd which was rather long so thats a start I suppose  There is alot of weeds and other things that I have no clue and its about time. My husband isn't too keen either. I have made a bit of a start I sorted all the broken toys that have broken and put them to one side for the tip. I have also brought a kids garden table and a broom... not getting that far at all really.

The children love to be outside and it does them good, with the weather brightening up there is no excuse not too go outside. If I can get the little ones on board even better I am sure nothing will stop them from getting involved. They love a bit of messy play and a bit of mud is perfect for that. Just need to get over the fact thats there are lots of little bugs and spiders even worse are the bees that come from nowhere. So here is to more Sunny warm days and more time in the garden.

Joy in the little things - A garden

Growing up we never had a proper garden, well except a little courtyard it  was nothing special. We lived on the coast and were forced out to play at the beach or at the local greens. I was happy so I never was fussed with a garden. Its only been since moving the kids have loved it. My eldest wanted to skip the park and come straight home to play football and ride round the street on his bike, and my toddler Ami wants to go outside at any available moment. The same with Little Bear who has learn't to climb over things just to get outside. Little bear is the type of baby that would love to be put in a pushchair out side type. He loves the outdoors and always seems alot more happier outside than in. Thankfully we have had some warm days so it has been nice to leave the door open and let them play in a safe environment. We have all loved it.

So here is a few snaps of the little ones enjoying the new garden. In a few weeks I will do a little tour as at the moment there is still bits all over the place as we work out what goes where.It will be a long time before I decide gardening hoping the grass doesnt grow too much whilst I get used to the upkeep of a bigger garden!

Hope this warm weather continues it has been so lovely/