For those of us without kids, those same kids who this weekend will be forced into taking Mom to some insanely busy Mother’s Day Plant Sale and Tea, this post is for you! These are two of my furry four-legged children, and although they aren’t really kids, at least they truly do appreciate the rewards of my plant labors. In addition, their unconditional love sees right past my chronic illness and my ups-and-downs with horrible pain and swelling.

The weather looks good for this weekend so I guess that Maurice (top) and Mona (bottom) can help me weed—or at least keep me entertained. (Macavity, the other cat, will look on from the window ledge and make faces at you both.)