A text from the Niece-in-law to ask if they could stop by. They were on their way to an indoor playground not far from my house, and the Littles had something they wanted to give to me.
Most Sundays we are home, but wouldn't you know this Sunday we were on our way out to have lunch with last term's teaching assistants?
The NIL said they would leave the item in the front porch.
Just as we were on our way, the Nephew was at the door with two, sweet, little plants from his Littles. Just in time for the first day of Spring.
I walked to the car so I could thank the Littles and the NIL. We had a nice, little visit.
D picked the light pink plant on the left while his older sister, G, picked out the darker pink on the right. The plant is a Calandiva which is also known as Kalanchoe. The plant is a succulent, it doesn't like direct sun, it doesn't like a lot of water, and sadly, it's also poisonous to cats. Hopefully, I'm not poisonous to the plants.
The little pots are 2.5 inches and fit nicely on the window sill in the studio where the kitties are not allowed.
Thank you to the Nephew, NIL, and their Littles for thinking of me. You made my day.
Being remembered is a really really good thing. Your little plants are beautiful. And Happy equinox to you CJ.
ReplyDeleteThe little plants are so cute. I hope I can keep them alive. 😺
DeleteThat´s a very nice surprise! I got another greeting this morning. The tulips lost all leaves... As in instantly...
ReplyDeleteOh, no!
DeleteThey are adorable!
ReplyDeleteEspecially the teeny vases which may become paint water when the plants are transplanted to a bigger pot, or the plants croak.
DeleteHi CJ! I remember Kalanchos from working at the Garden Center.. They do like alot of light though. I remember them being very persnickety to take care of.. They are beautiful and such a nice gift! What a great Spring surprise! Hugs!deb
ReplyDeleteRotrow. I'm not good with plants
DeleteNice little surpise plants. I manage to kill off all plants here! Valerie
ReplyDeleteI bet it won't be long before these little plants buy the farm.
DeleteHow wonderful. It is so thoughtful of your family to think of you and so thoughtful that you are keeping these succulents out of the cats' way.
ReplyDeleteMost plants are toxic to cats. Ink was good and showed no interest in plants. The kitties show an active interest in Himself's Aerogarden where he grows lettuce. (Lettuce isn't toxic) Aluminum foil around his garden isn't much of a deterrent so I don't want to take the chance with anything else. They aren't allowed in the studio/office.
DeleteI had a kalanchoe once. Cool plant. I didn't realize they came in so many colors! Mine was orangey.
ReplyDeleteWhen I went to look up the toxicity to pets, there were lots of colors Pinks, orange, red
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