Gardening- benefits

Have you ever thought about getting started in gardening? In the midst of my busy schedule, I make time to garden. Food straight from the garden is packed with nutrients and flavor. Gardening is a time of relaxation for me, but more than that- there are many benefits: non- pesticide/organic foods, fresh and nutritious- the longer food sits on the shelf and thousands of miles most foods have traveled depletes much nutrients. It tastes far better. My boys will not consume many vegetables but from the garden they will eat peppers and bell peppers and other vegetables- because it tastes far better. It is a hobby that is worthwhile developing. This year I gave each of my boys a plot to call their own and this is now part of their chores. Through gardening, they are learning patience, a skill they can use for the rest of their lives. We have started out small and gradually our gardening is getting bigger. They are having success growing squash, pickled cucumbers, tomatoes, corn, okra and herbs.

Pfun Run

Few weeks ago my kids ran the Pfun Run. I did not intensely train my kids but we just ran regularly together 4 times a week for almost 6 months. We made it home school p.e. It was difficult training the kids for they did not enjoy the running as much as I did. I have wondered if I should encourage them to run regularly when they are in their teen years instead of during grammar years. Anyway the race is over and I was very proud of their accomplishments. My youngest, Truett- age 8 placed first in the 5k for 9 and under division with the time of around 25minutes 30 seconds. Caleb finished 6th place with time of 24:40 and Grant- my 10 year old with the time of little over 25 minutes under the division of 10- 14 years of age. I have always enjoyed running for I get the most amount of cardio exercise in the shortest amount of time. I hope they will grow up to enjoy it as much as I do.