Last Day of Vacation. . . .

I just want to make it known right now that although I have posted every day so far, this probably won't be the norm, as I've been on break from work for the last two weeks, and I go back to my busy classroom full of preschoolers tomorrow.  Meaning I will be more tired and have less time.  I will definitely try to post as often as I have something to say, though.  I am looking forward to getting back to my regular routine.  I'm such a routine girl. 

I dreamed last night about a small garden in my yard.  I'm sure it was brought on by the smell of tomato sauce all day yesterday--daughter and I are having pasta with said sauce tonight for dinner.  I have plenty to freeze too.  I used to plant a gorgeous garden in my backyard when I lived in Texas, but I had the ex-hubs to do all the hard work, all I really had to do was water, and pick.  I really miss that.  Anyway, since I've been in Florida, I've planted a few tomatoes and flowers, but never really could work up the enthusiasm for much else.  I've decided that this year I'm going to make a couple of smallish raised beds (maybe 4x6 each), and plant some herbs in pots.  At my school, we also have several gardens, an organic vegetable garden, a couple of butterfly gardens, and a sensory garden, so I have access to those as well.

My plan for this morning was to pack up my Christmas stuff, which is unusual for me, since I have been known to take it down on Christmas night (and for those of you who might accuse me of being a Scrooge, I put my tree up on Thanksgiving every year), but my daughter fell asleep on the couch and she looks so cute sleeping there that I don't really want to disturb her.  

I am meeting a friend for coffee today that I haven't seen in a long time.  Lori and I met on our first day of college (this was only 6 years ago) in our first class, and we've stuck together ever since.  She restores my faith in love at first sight, and after an unpleasant divorce--are any of them pleasant?--she has remarried and is expecting twins!  I'm so excited for her, and I can't wait to hold both of those babies at once.  I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE babies, and two at a time are even better.  Of course, I've never actually had two at a time, but it's a theory I have. 

I'm off to read gardening books and plan how to get the materials for my raised beds, preferably for free!  Have a super-duper day!  (I do teach preschool, you know.)