The backyard was a major selling point for us, knowing that we will be able to open the door and let our dogs out without the struggle of leashes and distractions that we have now. And for me, the backyard offers a little slice of heaven. It has a few big trees, Oaks, I think, they cast lots of shade and create the perfect place for me to sit and write and think and relax. I am never more relaxed than I am outside. When I a surrounded by trees and grass and the smell of earth, ahhhh, I can already feel myself unwinding. Nature really is my religion, I gain a great sense of calm when I'm outdoors. I think it's being in contact with all things living, feeling the earth pulse, the wind blow and the sun shine.
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| The view from our patio, it may not look like much now but it is ours and I love it. |
We have plans for a vegetable garden, flower beds, a swing set for Beau and lots of time spent just enjoying life. I can't wait to dig and plant, watch our son grow and our dogs play. There's a clothesline that needs to be restrung, I can already see myself out there in the mornings, hanging laundry while Beau gets some fresh air. I see us grilling and enjoying the warm fall evenings, sitting and talking, just enjoying each others company.
I've always been sort of anti-social, not really caring to get to know my neighbors, preferring my solitude. But I am actually looking forward to meeting our neighbors. Our neighborhood is small, cozy, and I'm hoping it's the kind of place where people look out for one another. I saw a family about our age the last time we stopped to look at the house, it would be great to have people to hang out with on the weekends. It would almost feel wasteful to have a garden and not share it with people.
I sat down to write this morning, not really knowing what I was going to write about. I've been so consumed with packing and planning and all that goes with moving that I really thought I'd end up with a list. I guess in a way it is, it's a list of my dreams.
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