So I finally broke down and got a seed starter kit. At first I was resistant just because I didn't want to fork out the few dollars needed for one, but I found myself with a few extra dollars today, so I decided to splurge the full $6 it cost for one. I'd like to get them started tonight, maybe and then put them in the back porch upstairs. I was getting a little nervous about not having actually planted anything outside, but most everyone I have talked to has reassured me that starting anything before the first of June is really not a good idea, so I feel better. Since we'll be downstate for Lisa's wedding the first weekend of June, I won't be planting anything until after we get back, but that will give time for my seeds to get started indoors. I am not wishing I had bought the starter kit sooner, but oh well. You live, you learn. When they go on clearance, I'll buy a couple to be ready for next year.

I also bought a hose and a spray attachment. We found out that the outside water faucet doesn't work, though. That means we'll have to get another length of hose and run it from the wash tub in the laundry room. Ah well. At least we'll have a way to water the garden and the lawn. One of our projects this year will be trying to get the grass to grow in the back yard. Right now it's nothing but dirt with a few randoms tufts of grass. I don't think the previous owners did much for raking and lawn care and let their dog(s) poo all over the place. When we were raking there was a lot of dog poo mixed in with the leaves. Gross. Anway, we got some grass seed for the yard and some straw to put over it and we're hoping it takes. *fingers crossed*

Overall, I've had a good day, though. I don't feel like I get to say that too often these days. I'm always a bit stressed or feeling overwhelmed, but today I was able to get some things accomplished (housecleaning) and it makes me happy. I got the whole first floor cleaned and will be starting on the second floor shortly. There's not much for me to do upstairs other than change the sheets on the bed as well as sweep and vacuum. I just cleaned the bathroom a couple days ago so I can skip that. I do have more laundry to do, though, so that's what I'll finish my night up with.

And on that note, I ought to get started. The kids are hauling down their dirty stuff down now, so I supposed I ought to get it sorted and maybe work on some ironing.