Day 1: My Daughter Checked the Radish Pot 14 Times
We planted radishes today. My 5-year-old checked the pot 14 times. Here’s what happened.
What We Planted
- 6 radish seeds (1/4 inch, 2 inches apart)
- 2 sunflower seeds (1 inch deep)
- 2 bean seeds (1 inch deep)
Her Reaction
She wanted to check if they had sprouted. Every 10 minutes. For 3 hours.
I explained that seeds take days, not minutes. She didn’t believe me.
How I Kept Her Involved
- Let her water with a spray bottle
- Let her put seeds in the holes
- Let her pat the soil down
What She Said
“When will they grow? Tomorrow? Tonight?”
I said “4 days.” She said “That’s SO LONG.”
What’s Next
Day 4. The radishes should sprout. She’ll lose her mind.
— Day 1 of 30