Pretty Primrose Posies

Every February I swear that I will not be tempted by primroses.

They don't do well in the house.

A penny saved is a penny earned.

I don't really need them.

I see them some places and they look a little ratty and sad.

I pass them by and feel smug that I haven't given in to temptation.

And then they come to Whatcom Farmer's Co-op and they are perfect.

No ratty blooms, no yellow leaves, and only 99 cents each.  I cave.

I grab seven plants, run to check out, race home and place them in a tray on the mantle.

I can't help it.  

It's like an instaproject.

But, aren't they sweet?

Aren't they cheery and pretty?

And so rewarding when I'm drowning in projects and need a bit of accomplishment.

And I have a primrose graveyard in the back.  I do replant them when they get ugly.  

Sometimes they come back.

I don't even know why I try to resist.