Inability to Wait

For a class assignment last fall, I was supposed to grow a plant. It failed. Twice. So now that it's spring and I have some extra time, I decided to try again in an effort redeem my honor as a gardener and also to have something to do. I planted some seeds last saturday--chamomile and green beans. And they still haven't grown. I know the germination period is 6-8 days, but I thought nature would make an exception for me. I keep peeking out the window, trying not to let anyone know that I'm actually expecting anything from the containers of dirt on the porch. I check the soil moisture a few times each day and make sure it's getting the maximum amount of sunlight possible. But I still have to wait. And apparently I'm not very good at it.