why did i freak out over my first tomato plant and what happened next

My first attempt at gardening was pure chaos. I bought a tiny tomato plant, thinking it would just grow on its own. Spoiler: it didn’t. I forgot to water it for a week, and the leaves drooped like they were giving up on life. I panicked, grabbed my watering can, and gave it a good soak. The next morning, the leaves perked up like nothing happened. That’s when I realized plants are tougher than they look, but they still need a little love. I started checking on it every day, talking to it (don’t judge), and making sure it got enough sun. Watching that first tomato turn red was the best feeling ever. Now, every time I see a new sprout, I get way too excited. Turns out, the secret is just paying attention and not stressing the small stuff. #gardening #beginnergardener #plantparent #tomatoplants