Sunflowers

[innitmarvelous_og]

Loki and Sigyn loved spending time together in the garden. They would tend to the flowers and vegetables, chatting and laughing as they worked.

One day, they decided to begin planting some new seeds. They carefully dug holes in the soil and placed the seeds inside then they covered them with dirt. Once they were all covered, they watered the soil by Loki carrying a pail of water while Sigyn used a dipper to give the seeds a cool drink.

After they finished this, they decided to eat their lunch. They had brought some food with them out into the garden, and they had a picnic. Sigyn looked around as they ate, admiring their work. Her eyes went all over the garden, and stopped when she saw that one of the flowers was starting to wilt. She got up to rush over to it, worried that it might die.

"Father, what's wrong with this flower?" she asked, pointing to it.

Loki got up and went over to examine the flower, quickly noting that the soil around it was dry. "I think this flower is only thirsty. It needs more water."

Sigyn ran over to pick up the water pail, much lighter after all the watering they'd done already, and she returned to give the flower a cool dipper. She watched as the water slowly seeped into the soil, nourishing the roots of the plant.

Loki watched and smiled as his daughter worked, proud of her determination and compassion. When she was finished, he laid a hand on her back, "You're a natural at gardening, Sigyn. It takes patience and care to grow something beautiful."

Sigyn beamed with pride, grateful for her father's encouragement. They spent the rest of the afternoon tending to the garden, watering the plants and pulling out any weeds that may have sprouted up.

As the sun began to set, they sat down on a bench and admired the garden in the soft evening light. Sigyn snuggled up next to her father, feeling happy and content.

"Father, can we have some milk and cake?" she asked.

Loki chuckled, ruffling her hair. "Of course, my snowflake. Let's go inside and I'll cut us some cake while you pour us some cold milk."

"Thank you, Father," Sigyn said he set the cake in front of her. She then took a sip of the milk, feeling refreshed and happy. "Father, should I thank our goats for how delicious the milk we drink is?"

Loki smiled, pleases with her kind idea and thoughts for the creatures. "I do not see why not. However might I suggest that you take them a little treat to give to them along with your words?"

"That's a good idea, Father!" she exclaimed, "What shall I take them?"