Do you see that? That tiny little green bulb of a growing tomato? My tomato plants are finally growing some tomatoes!!! I'm terribly excited about it because not only are tomatoes expensive but to not kill a plant is a tremendous achievement. I wish I could take credit for my wondrous tomatoes but alas, the credit all goes to David. I was so excited when I bought my two tomato plants a few months ago, but a combination of too much water and not enough sun prevented them from gaining any ground and they never grew. I decided they were a hopeless cause and just about gave up on them, when in a bid to give them more sunlight, I put them out on the front porch to soak up the last remaining rays of light. David came home and moved them onto the railing but the wind blew them off and the poor tomato plants fell to the ground below, breaking several branches and looking altogether miserable and spent. By then, I was sure the tomatoes were done for. But David, whether out of guilt or just good sense, moved the tomatoes to a better, more secure location in the house, and he nursed them back to health, watered them every night and talked to them. And lo and behold, David made our tomatoes grow! I can't wait for them to get bigger and bigger and soon enough, for us to eat them. Fresh home grown tomatoes are absolutely fabulous. The miracle of life is great indeed.Speaking of the miracle of life, my newest niece (well, only niece) was born last Sunday! Anna Teresa weighed in at 8 pounds, 4 ounces and measured 20 inches long. Baby and mom are doing great and I can't wait to meet her! Is there anything more adorable than new babies? I think not.
Anna sleeps while her big brother James looks on. I don't think he's quite realized that she's here to stay.
How cute is that little bow in her hair?
So while my sister gets to enjoy her new baby, I'll continue to watch the growth of my tomatoes with rapt excitement. And maybe in a year or two, I'll be ready for a baby of my own, but only after I've ensured that I can at least keep a plant or two alive.
