When I was just a spring chicken—many moons ago, and in the dating phase of my life—I loved getting flowers. Pink roses were my flowers of choice. I loved the way they looked, the way they smelled and the way they pressed into special keepsakes. I received many bouquets during that time period especially from my current (and only) husband Bob. But recently I started getting some arrangements that I actually treasure more than any other I’ve ever received—that would be the weed arrangement. You’ve probably seen some of its components on your very lawn—dandelions, chickweed, dayflower, knotweed, white clover, and the ever popular ladysthumb smartweed.
In the past I might have tried every trick in the book to get rid of them…but today when my two year old and three year old daughters come running into the house, saying “mommy, mommy I picked you flowers” my heart melts and I find myself taking pictures and pressing those weeds into all kinds of keepsakes.
All my daughters at one point in time came running in with the weed bouquet—so proud of their efforts. So happy to bring mommy flowers. I treasure these moments...when I feel overwhelmed I look at my dying weeds in their glass overlooking the kitchen sink...and I think about what life's really about....I love those weeds!
Christina
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