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The Romancing of Mrs. M

Here is the definition of stress:  You live 45 minutes from town. You have to leave around 6:35am to get kids to school on time.  The time is 6:27am. A child shouts out that one of the calves is out … Continue reading

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The Horrific Noise

We have lived out here on our property for a bit over 8 years now.  People usually have one of two reactions when they hear where we live:  They think we are crazy.  This is because we spend the majority … Continue reading

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The Sticks

David left the boys and I home for a bit while he went to get some work done.  He left the boys with the chore of pulling the 4-wheeler and trailer into the cow and horse pen, filling it with … Continue reading

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The Back to School Post

Goodness.  When school starts, it STARTS.  I am beyond exhausted.  David estimated that I drive 90 to 100 miles each day. It’s a bit much. Sweet Pea was the first to start school. Her school starts a bit earlier than … Continue reading

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Walk Softly and Carry a Big Stick

Handsome Dude is turning into a Mini-David. Me to David as they are both searching on Craigslist for great deals on heifers:  I don’t think I can handle two of you. The child cannot handle idle time.  He is actually … Continue reading

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Bessie

If you have been following along, you are aware that I have been bottle feeding a calf.  And falling in love with him.  Not in a weird way.  In a totally normal, healthy, human-calf love relationship. Well. I was scheduled … Continue reading

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The Helicopter Parent

Well, I apparently I am a farmer-person of calves.  Because that is what I live for at this time.  I am not meant to live this life, and I doubt I am very skilled at it, but it is what … Continue reading

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Transporting a Calf in my Car and Other Such Nonsense

When we bought the new car, I made foolish declarations such as: “There will be no eating in the Infiniti.” I am bound and determined to keep this rig tidy!  So, we are not eating in the Infiniti . . … Continue reading

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