"ECO-FRIENDLY"

We have been busy little lizards here because it's Spring. Spring is usually the time of year when I get all excited about gardening for a few weeks, eventually the enthusiasm wears off. This year though Mr. T and I busily created a cactus/succulent garden out the front of our house. The husbo had a collection of cacti or succi (?) all over the place in shabby little black plastic pots so we dug out the front garden and replanted with a Buddha, fairies and dragons for decoration. I have to be honest it's pretty damn cool.

So I've had the idea of spending the next few months really getting into the environment and environmental issues. The MIL is getting Mr. T a cool eco-dome thing from her work which kinda simulates rain and the dessert. Today I bought a book called "Save The Planet - The Aussie Kid's Guide" by Helen Chapman and we are planning a visit to the Butterfly House (we've already visited the Bee Place and found that movie Bee Movie really educational). Right now we are trying to decide what to replant in the veggie patch.

You know a few weeks ago it was the most beautiful day so Mr. T and I took a walk to the park and along the way we literally took time to smell the roses (and the jasmine and the daisies). It was a week day so whilst we were exploring, getting some sun and fresh air I couldn't help but think about those kiddies cooped up in a sticky schoolroom with a teacher rambling on. We certainly lead a charmed life!