Planting Seeds and Growing in Faith

We had been wanting to start some plants with seeds this year. Not only did I know that it would help us try out things that we couldn’t find as starter plants in the store, but I also knew that it would be a fabulous project for the kids.

But, we still ended up putting it off. Finally, one day, I just said, “Let’s do some planting!” and we began on an fun science experience for the day.

I let the kids plant almost all of the seeds. We made a grid so we would know what seeds we planted in which cells. Hey…science and math. Pretty tricky, huh? (Seriously though — we had already done math workbooks for the day. Oh, the excitement.)

The kids kept a close eye for growth in our mini greenhouse contraption that we picked up at Walmart.

Although they probably thought it seemed like forever, it was not long before we were treated to some sprouting. The kids were amazed and delighted. And, you know what? Eric and I were pretty darn amazed and delighted too.

Just a few days later, the seedlings have been growing like crazy! We can look at the tray and then when we walk back a few hours later, and they are bigger! Plus, we all think it’s a hoot to watch the plants move toward light.

And, to think, I came so close to just picking up starter plants instead of starting the seeds that I had purchased. Look at how much richer we are for not having done that. Not only did we not spend more money, but we have been able to watch in amazement at the utter awesomeness of God’s creation. And that is something that money just can’t buy.

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