Since we’ve had Lamby I haven’t had to mow. But I’ve been doing a shit load of sweeping. Her poops are everywhere, black pebbles strewn on the garden path.
My lemon tree is half eaten. She’s taken a particular fondness to my bay leaf bush which up till now seemed indestructible and she seems to also love my pineapple sage, having devoured and pruned it down for me. An infused lamb with flavors, no, no, just kidding.
Funny how she’s ignored the rosemary and mint, completely.
Maybe she doesn’t want me to get any ideas!
Any serious horticulturalist would be horrified but me? Well, I’m definitely no horticulturalist and I’m not horrified either.
Besides, who could resist this face?
I figure when she goes back to the farm the bay leaf tree will keep growing, the lemon tree may rejuvenate and the apricot tree, well that wasn’t doing so great even before she came.
The lawn mowing will have to resume though. In the meantime she’s doing a fine job keeping it down and shaping my birch trees … and most other trees in her vicinity.
Who would have thought that a little lamb could teach so much. When she’s not around anymore I’ll ponder all the lessons. For now though she’s teaching me that some things don’t matter. She’s reminding me not to sweat the small stuff.
Nature grows back, plants rejuvenate, I’ll buy my apricots and lemons from the store this year. Sometimes things grow back even stronger when they’ve had a good pruning. Nothing is perfect but it doesn’t mean that things can’t still be beautiful.
I guess it’s a bit like the effort we put into our relationships and life. If we nurture them they’ll grow stronger. If we focus on the good in our life more positives are bound to follow.
So for now I’ll just keep looking up and enjoying the everyday ordinary moments in my life. Appreciating the imperfections in my garden, being grateful that I still have one. And remembering not to sweat the small stuff.
May we never be afraid to trim back in order to grow.
Sharing for Nurturing Thursday – Flaws
A beautiful lesson from a beautiful lamb ❤
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Aw, Lamby says thanks …
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Cute little lamb 🙂
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She is, thanks Arlene.
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And you get lawn fertiliser thrown in free of charge. 🙂
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Oh yeah, heaps of it!
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Aw she is soo sweet.
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She is indeed Brigid, thanks.
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This is indeed very lovely!
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Thank you Hammad.
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She’s one of your teachers in this time of your life – and a cutie.
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Yes, I think you might just be right!
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Don’t you just love your daughter for introducing her
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Oh absolutely Derrick, I was just thinking that today.
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Awww.. she is such a cute little one 🙂
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She is indeed Prajakta and with a big personality!
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I love that lamb! Seeing how sheep can contribute to an open landscape I am not surprised over what your lamb can do to your garden
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Yeah, me neither. We’re now letting her loose into the back paddock!
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This is too beautiful 🙂 Lamby is gorgeous, that face, that little personality, can do no harm. Lets face it she is a great help in the garden, and I certainly know with my rose bushes, once pruned, come back, stronger and healthier ! I always believe life happenings happen for a reason, and Lamby certainly has come into your life with some lessons and vice versa.
I have to say, she has great taste 🙂
Miriam it is a pity she will have to go to the farm one day, you are going to miss her ! Please give Lamby a hug from me 🙂
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Hey Lynne, it’s Friday morning here and I’ve just come inside from giving Lamby your hug. You’re absolutely right, I am going to miss her. If there was any way of keeping her we would but the rate she’s eating … well, let’s just say she’d run out of grass and fun. Anyway, I’ll enjoy her while I can. Thanks for your kind words. Baaaa and head hugs from Lamby 😊
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Awww I felt those head hugs and heard Lamby’s baaaa, thank you :-), and thank you for giving Lamby her hugs. Enjoy precious Lamby ❤
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You’re most welcome Lynne. Sometimes with Lamby a hug turns into a tackle, especially if I’m trying to get her out of the chook pen! 😊
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Infused lamb! That made me giggle. No, I couldn’t resist that face either. You will miss her when she goes to the farm.
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I will indeed Wendy. 🙁
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Such a cute little guest you’ve got! They are so innocent! They seem to draw the innocence in us! 🙂
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Absolutely, although sometimes I swear she has a mischievous look on her face, as though she’s plotting what to munch on next … 🌿
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Hahaha quite an interesting observation you made! 😁
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Apricots & Lemons pair well with lamb! Just kiddi g!
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Oh, don’t worry, the jokes flow thick and fast around here, especially when she’s being naughty . She’s had many nicknames … stew, chops 😏
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Heres the real funny thing…ive never neen able to eat anything that had not had some assemblance of a life. No veal or lamb for me!
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Ha, so there ya go! Lamby would be completely safe with you.
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No doubt!
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Lamby is so sweet and soooo worth having around. Blessings to you all :o)
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She’s definitely worth having around, even with her lopsided pruning! Thanks Xenia.
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:o)
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What a sweet face teacher! She is providing you important lessons for life. Thank you for sharing with Nurturing Thursday!! ❤
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You’re most welcome Becca.
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Oh I love this Miriam! Lamby is soooo adorable!
Who would have thought this small but lovable animal could teach us so much…
I agree with you, we need to be trimmed down in order to grow. We need to feel pain, to experience failure, to feel helpless and to learn to just give-in and trust…because all these is what makes us stronger, tougher, wiser, and more beautiful especially in the inside.
Thank you for the wonderful life lesson for today. 🙂
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You’re most welcome Nina. And thank you for your very thoughtful words too. So very true, we do need to experience all that you mentioned if we’re to grow stronger, wiser and tougher. Have a wonderful Friday and weekend my friend. xo
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Thank you Miriam! Enjoy Friday and the weekend too! 🙂
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When did you acquire Lamby, Miriam, and when is she going back to the farm? 🙂
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Hi Jo, my daughter brought Lamby back from the sheep farm she works on about three months ago as she was rejected by her mother. So we’ve hand raised her. Not quite sure when she’s going back … soonish probably. 🙁
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Well apart from all the sweeping up that’ll be a bit sad 😦
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Yeah, it will be.
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Sending her back to the farm? Seriously?
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Who knows Barbara, the rate we’re going she’ll end up growing old here!
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I do hope so.
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Lamby is adorable! And you have such a beautiful, abundant garden. Lamby must feel like she landed in the Garden of Eden.
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Haha, thanks Kim. She certainly doesn’t seem to be complaining. But then again, she does bleat a lot.
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A very spoiled lamb and a very good student. 🙂
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Spoiled? Absolutely, she’s even commandeered Harry’s bed.
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Nobody can resist a face like this 🙂
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You’re right, she’s pretty cute hey?
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Oh yes!
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Hi Miriam, love this! Do you have a lamb? She is so cute, I want to hug her. She is part of Nature, and you are right Nature takes care of everything, your plants will go back and you and your lamb are happier now.
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Thanks Elizabeth. Yes, we’ve had Lamby for about three months. She was rejected by her mum so we’ve hand raised her. And I must admit I’ve become rather attached to her.
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I think we could all learn a few lessons from Lamby! And I know that I couldn’t resist that face. She is the cutest thing I have ever seen….
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She is, isn’t she Ann. Definitely a little character with a big personality. My husband’s nicknamed her Blondie!
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Hi Miriam! I love this post! I certainly would not be able to resist that precious lamb face. Your description of acceptance and your ability to look at a situation from multiple perspectives in order to find the most good in it is wonderfully hopeful, insightful, and wise. I especially like your closing sentence. Hope you have a great weekend!
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Thanks so much Lulu. Hope life is well in your part of the world. Have a great weekend yourself. xo
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All is well here! It is unseasonably warm, and I am delighting in it! It is so unusual for the temperature to be in the 60s F and for the leaves to be all brilliantly ablaze. I am always fascinated that our fall is your spring. 🙂
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Yes, I know, the extremes of nature, across the oceans is amazing. Enjoy the warm weather Lulu.
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Wish I had room for a lamb, but my garden would have to go.
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Yeah, that’s one thing they need Tom, a lot of room.
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Love this! 😊
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Aw, thank you!
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How sweet little lamb teaching life lessons
Lovely piece.
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Thanks Bella xo
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As my dad says, ordinary moments are the beautiful moments in life. Beautiful post and lamb, dear Miriam ❤
xoxo
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Your dad is very wise. Thank you my dear friend xo
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😀 ❤
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She is absolutely adorable Miriam!
I agree with you…it’s best not to worry about small things! Your post is truly inspiring:-)
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Aw, thanks so much Divya. I hope you’re enjoying your weekend.
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LOLG – that’s a laugh out loud giggle. Anyway love the first bit. Poor Lamby. No we all know you love her and so do we. Love the segue and damn Lamby is smart. Don’t sweat the small stuff so true. Thanks for all the reminders xxx
Louise
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You’re welcome Louise. I swear every day Lamby seems more and more at home here. Right now she’s munching in the back paddock while its pelting down with rain, with not a care in the world. Have a good week. xo
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This cracked me up! I can just imagine your path of bitty little poops. What a lucky lamb, to get to live her life on yummy plants without getting in trouble. Lucky girl. 🌷
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Oh, you make me smile! Yes, she is a lucky lamb, although a very cheeky one I might add. 🙂
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She’s a gift, showed up in a time of sorrow, making memories in her midst. 💜
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She is indeed!
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I bet she’s an ornery little thing!
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She’s actually quite placid, unless she wants something, then she gets a bit stubborn!
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Sounds just like a girl!!
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Haha Totally 😊
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This made me smile. I for one could not resist that face. ❤
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She’s pretty adorable Nikki. Glad this made you smile. xo
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An irresistible lamb – and the rosemary/mint part made me laugh!
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Yes, I just couldn’t resist. 😊
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Hi Miriam. I’m way behind on blog reading, but enjoyed your post on the natural ebb and flow and flora and fauna interactions. Thank you.
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Thanks Ruth, I appreciate that!
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Those are definitely some good lessons! I had to laugh about the rosemary and mint though! 😀 That’s just funny.
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Yeah, I couldn’t resist. But it’s so true, she just hasn’t touched either!
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