Gardening

Once again this year I decided to grow a garden. I find great peace hanging out, tending to the plants, pulling weeds and just spending time in my garden.

First up in the producing department this year, cucumbers. I always tend to go over board in my planting, last weekend I pulled 22 cucumbers (large ones) out of the garden. This did not include the small ones that are not ready to come out yet.

Last year zucchini was the wild vegi, I really scaled back on it this year because I am still sick of it from last year. I have pulled a few zucchini out now as well.

Tomato's also going crazy however they are still green. We love tomato's around here so really looking forward to them turning red.

Finally, I pulled a large bag of green beans from the garden this past weekend. I really want to can these but have never canned before. I am seeking advice or help. Have you canned? Canned green beans? Any tips or suggestions you can throw my way would be a huge help.

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On a side note, hanging out today at home with my little guy. He picked up the cold that his brother had last week. However Thomas little chest was heaving up and down very hard yesterday. Took him to the doctor and after a couple x-rays and a doctors exam, he has pneumonia. He has fluid on both lungs, the doctor gave him a three day antibiotic and told me if he has breathing trouble I am to take him directly to the hospital. I don't handle this type of pressure well so I am watching him closely and trying not to over react and rush him to the hospital for every little thing. I really don't do these things well.

Since writing this post earlier today, we had to go back to the doctor, not the hospital just the doctor. Thomas developed welts all over his body, he had an allergic reaction to the medicine the doctor put him on. We now have new medicine that we have to take for 10 days, not three (bummer). I am a bit worried as the new medicine is the same that he was on last time he developed all those mouth sores. I will be watching that closely now also. You all don't care if I let out a big sigh do you?????