But right now it is finally beautiful outside and that is where our hours have been spent. Truth be told, our yard is basically a weed factory. The entire front lawn, which is sizable, is Dandelion City. Our side and back is teeming with ivy. And it can get a little overwhelming. The house was empty for a few years before we bought it, and what we imagine was once an impeccable, well-loved yard, is now an overgrown mess.
There is beauty in it, though. For five months I existed in this place before realizing we have an enormous cherry tree. One that our resident raccoon has been feasting on without fear. Today I discovered a giant blueberry bush being overtaken by other surrounding plants. And tonight I finally pruned six rose bushes that have been around for decades, I'm sure.
Life. Lots of beautiful life.
There is also some freaky life around here. On my list of discoveries today was an enormous spider web. And really, it was more like a spider hammock. In a brave moment, I threw a pinecone at it, which revealed a huge, disgusting, get-me-out-of-here spider. I wasted no time in destroying that web (which I am afraid might have been teeming with life itself), which caused said spider to scurry into a hole in THE SIDE OF MY HOUSE. Now I am totally stressed that there is a giant infestation of disgustingness lurking in my walls. But please, come over for tea.

Today, I am very thankful.
i can feel your gratitude and happiness from where i'm sitting at, halfway around the world.
ReplyDeletearent dandelions edible? or i maybe mistaken. i hope that spider gets out of the house soon. might hurt the boys.
It's so nice to come across a blog where someone is actually thankful! I enjoyed reading about your house and am sure that it'll be even more wonderful as time goes by!
ReplyDeleteWe bought a 100+ year old house 4 years ago and have put our blood, sweat and tears (and money) in making it a home for us and our 5 boys. It's been an adventure that I wouldn't trade for anything.
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Awww, you are cute. Love your humor and sincere thankfulness. Enjoyed reading several of your posts. We must have the sister city to your Dandelion City... Weedville. Yep. New construction all the time. LOL! :D
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