watering and waiting

Dragged myself out at 5 a.m. this morning to water Sunday's plantings of lettuce, cabbage and broccoli.  Even though I gave them a good soaking on Sunday afternoon, a hot dry Monday had dissipated almost all the soil moisture.  I don't have enough water to cover the entire garden, so I give the transplants and seedings enough water to get started, then they are dependent on Mother Nature to  finish.  Mother has been cruel this summer and if we don't get some serious moisture shortly, it is going to be an ugly fall garden this year.  But you can't stop just because things aren't going your way.  We have a 40% chance of showers today.  Pray for rain.