I live in PG county and I'm sick of this weather. I actually planted my peas March 11th, and not a single one has come up yet. I'm getting kind of worried that I planted too early and will have to replant. However, I planted some radish and lettuce seeds at the same time, just to see what would happen, and wouldn't you know it, those radishes that I had long given up on just started to pop up today. I've also had some sparse mesclun lettuce growth for about a week. I planted my red onion sets March 10th, and almost every single one of them has some green growth by now.

OMG, no garden soil in pots?! Not even nice amended garden soil? How come? I overwintered (for the first time) a few clems in sunk pots with garden soil and was thrilled they lived... I guess I should be even more thrilled. Well, I'm off to perform njmomma's Step 5 on four clemmies I just dug out, found were too small to have been in the ground, and potted up with the incorrect medium. With luck I won't have to experience Step 6. A very long learning curve with clems, isn't it? But they're worth it!

Scarlett, I had a c-section with my 3rd baby so while I was opened up they did the tubal ligation. There is actually something like a 3 percent failure rate on tubals, and before surgery you sign a release form releasing the doctor from responsibility if you would get pregnant and that you understand that there is a risk of pregnancy. Well today was the day that things really hit me and got to me. My mom was up and told me that my family is concerned about how DH treats me and how I do everything as far as the kids, house, and family are concerned with out much help. When I do get some help it is like we should have a party lol. I told DH I was fed up and physically exhausted and was a step away from calling our minister. Well I did call him and he came over and we talked for some time over the things that were happening, he even had my mom go out and talked to her about things. DH is going to be gone through Sunday but I am hoping that he will go and talk to Mel the minister sometime next week. The things that he doesn't understand are: The physical effects of pregnancy and breast feeding. Over the past 6 years except for 5 months I have either had a baby in my belly or at the boob. I am physically wore out. Hayden was only 5 months old when I got pregnant and Dr. was the one to recommend the tubal because my body had a hard enough time with the last pregnancy that she didn't know how I could handle another pregnancy, surprise baby comes in November. The effect of his actions and reactions on our kids as far as his spending time with them and yelling at me and our arguements. That even though I am a sahm I don't have to to everything for him, that he can help too. And that being a sahm is a job, and one that I work hard at. That because of my health, mentally, physically and emotionally, he needs to step up. I will keep everyone posted. He is at a conference all day tomorrow and leaves Thursday for Sturgis bike rally with his younger brother. So will be home alone with 3 kids for 5 days, will be tough. I think that they might go down to my sisters this weekend, and I might have the weekend to myself. Except for an hour this morning when I went to town to the pharmacy and grocery store, I haven't had a free minute with out one kid or another or all for months and I need a break. I will keep in touch and let everyone know how things are going. I am at the point where it is touch and go and I am just about ready to go. Stacie girlsingardens

The crayon ... leaves a colourful legacy! One of the best stress-relievers around ... ... is some humour (that isn't aimed at someone's ribs). When everyone's as busy as can be in an office ... ... and someone makes a funny comment, small joke, etc. ... ... everyone giggles a bit, or smiles ... ... and most everyone's blood pressure goes down a bit. Not only that ... I suspect that the work gets done more effectively ... and quickly. My opinion - disagree if you choose. ole joyful P.S. I sent it to my daughter ... who counsels people who've been laid off/downsized/made redundant ... and recruits other counsellors ... then trains themn ... then encourages, backstops, uplifts their flagging spirits, etc. ... for some 60 hours per week. o j