First day tilling the garden

Yesterday we started tilling the garden, and getting it ready to plant.  In fact, we went ahead and planted our onions, peas, and lettuce (2 kinds, one is heirloom).  I noticed that one rhubarb plant died, but our asparagus is coming up nicely. 

Tonight we will be planting more of the cooler weather vegetables, and I hope to finish the split barn door in the next week.

Our goat milking supplies have arrived – all but the milking pail.  We are excited to start having our own milk soon. 

I got my bucket "filled"

My 9 year-old daughter reused a plastic container.  She surprised me with a “bucket” and “happy” fillers for me.  Inside, are new pencils, pens, erasers, gum, and more.  She also included a note to tell me she loved me.

Have you filled a “bucket” for someone today?  Thank someone, surprise someone, make someone feel special and appreciated today.

It's funny, because I often tell  my kids to stop dipping their spoons into my happy vat (space around me), to encourage them to stay positive throughout the day.  If the are being negative, I often express this, to remind them their words and actions can suck the happiness out of someone's day.   

I'm tickled to receive my "bucket" of happiness.  I will have to use my pens and pencils to write today.