The other day, Kim was working with Abby on her math lessons and Maddy had a little free time, so she asked Kim if she could write a book. To give the girls writing practice and a creative outlet, we take a few sheets of blank paper and put them together so that they make a short, blank booklet. Kim made a blank book for Maddy, and away she went into the backyard. She kept coming back to Kim and asking the names of plants and flowers in the yard, but she didn’t give any indication as to why she wanted to know them. When she finally showed us what she was doing, this is what we got: The Flower Book.

She had a few blank pages left, so she asked if she could walk with someone around the front yard to get a few more items to finish off the book. To top it off, she made herself a crown of leaves. It’s like she’s been raised in the garden!

A Flower Book couldn’t come at a more perfect time. I’m pretty sure we are past #SpringisComing and are at #SpringisHere. It is the perfect time of year to enjoy being outside with the fresh air and gorgeous flowers that Mother Nature provides. Her palette is unparalleled.

I do wish I could get Maddy to create a Flower Book for the nursery, but the 100+ pages it would take might overwhelm her 5-year-old patience. Until then, peruse items here, and come say hi to our team in the Nursery. They’ll help you find some happiness to plant in your garden.