natural parenting

Additions by gringohomechile

This morning we went out early to harvest greens and prune tomatoes before the brutal sunlight heated the plants up too much. Plus it stays light here until about 10:00 PM so early it is.  I found that I'm totally out of practice and way out of shape for the squatting, kneeling and strange maneuvers associated with farming. My big belly also made for some awkward movements and funny balancing between rows. I was just so happy to be in the greenhouse with the smells of fresh tomatoes and basil reminding me of home.

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Reasons to Celebrate by gringohomechile

I feel like I've been smiling for 48 hours straight since our doctor finally revealed the baby's sex, a GIRL. I'm sure he had never had a couple ask to Skype an ultrasound before but luckily, he was happy to oblige us and even performed the entire check in English so we could all find out at the exact same time. 

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