A Perfect Start?
Today is the first day of a new year, so I thought, “I am going to start doing the little things that I always put off. I will begin with my thirsty houseplants.” I pushed the rocking chair up to the bookcase where a giant spider plants sits on its perch. Next, I poured in the water, being careful not to let a drop escape from the gallon jug. I stood back thinking, “Yes, I am going to be the perfect house plant owner.”
A fountain began flowing from the bottom of the plant pot, dripping into the spines of my favorite books, client notebooks and photo albums. So, I missed perfection, just a little.
Next, I proceeded to stand on an upholstered chair to water a Christmas cactus which sits atop another set of shelves. Leaning against the back of the chair due to the distance between the chair and the plant, I thought, “No water fountains this time!” As I was pouring, ever so carefully, the seat cushion of the chair began sliding out of the chair, pulling me with it. I caught myself just before my chin would have hit the wooden edge on the back of the chair. The gallon jug went a bit willy-nilly, but I am happy to say that not a drop of water escaped. My plants look perky and soon the books will be dry enough to return to their home on the bookshelf.
A perfect start to this new year!
7. January 2009 at 18:56
Oh..I belly laughed over this one too, only because it’s exactly what I would have done (and have!) to my own plants.
Usually I water them only when they look like they are dying of thirst, only to water them overly well and experience the process of mopping up all that excess water, off the window seat, off the floor…
Keep writing girl you’ve got a talent!!
Hugs, Denise