I am a mother. Before I became a mother I was an artist, writer, scientist, and in love with all growing things. Actually, I am still all these things. I am a mother, and an artist, and a writer, a scientist, and I love plants! My name is Leslie. According to a card I received as a child, one of the meanings of my name is peaceful meadow. I took this idea to heart when it was time to grow my family. Within my peaceful meadow I am growing two beautiful flowers, my daughters Rose and Lilly. This blog is my story as I tend to myself and my daughters while sharing and celebrating our interests.