Nope. Not doing it. Not breaking my no‑spend resolution, and absolutely not hosting the pity party I had tentatively penciled in for this week. I’m choosing the regular, beautiful yard I love — even if my inspiration is currently lying face‑down somewhere in the grass pretending it doesn’t see me.
The truth is, I’m starting this season with very little in the way of yard talent. My motivation is… let’s call it “delicate.” But I did what any resourceful, slightly stubborn woman on a no‑spend challenge would do: I went digging through Steve’s side of the shed.
And let me tell you, it was an archaeological expedition.
I emerged with a couple cans of spray paint that might save the birdbath, a handful of mystery seeds I have absolutely no idea how to handle, and the basics — rake, shovel, clippers, and the faint hope that muscle memory will kick in.
It’s not glamorous. It’s not Pinterest‑worthy. But it’s real, and it’s mine.
So that’s the plan this week: no spending, no spiraling, no dramatic declarations about how I “just can’t do it.” I can. I will. I’m going in with what I have, and I’m trusting that the yard — like me — knows how to come back to life with a little attention and a lot of stubbornness.
If the birdbath ends up looking like modern art, we’ll call it intentional. If the seeds turn out to be weeds, well… at least they’ll be free weeds. And if I come out of this with a yard that feels even a little bit more like home, that’s a win.
There’s something strangely comforting about starting a season with nothing but determination, leftover spray paint, and a pocketful of seeds that may or may not be flowers. It reminds me that growth doesn’t wait for perfect conditions — it just asks for a little attention and a willingness to begin. So I’m choosing to show up for my yard the same way I’m learning to show up for myself: imperfectly, resourcefully, and with a sense of humor about the whole thing. If beauty shows up, wonderful. If chaos shows up, well… at least it’ll make a good story for next week’s post.
Honestly, I think so far this has been the hardest week, so close to just calling it!
Cheer up sweet blogging friend and know that I am here on the sidelines cheering you on. I'm so proud of you . . . look you are entering the 5 month of the year and you know that there will be highs and lows through this challenge because there are highs and lows in life. When you feel weak admit it and ask the Lord for His strength, He loves you more than you (or I) will ever know and ever imagine, 10,000 times more than we are capable of loving.
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's Day . . . take a day to rest and just enjoy your yard the way it is . . . it's okay and so are you. God bless you sweet friend.
Thank you so much Connie, I knew when I started on this journey there would be some difficult days but it hit me harder then I thought it would. Happy Mothers day, hope it was fabulous.
ReplyDeleteGood for you for getting out there and doing some yard work. It's not easy as we age, but when we spend time working outside, it looks a bit more groomed and spruced up than before, and we have a good feeling about it. I like how you went inside the shed and looked around for anything you could use for this project. Have a terrific May week, Nonie.
ReplyDeleteIt sure is an adventure.
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