A Jesusfreaks tales of farm life with soon to be Seven kids

[Jesusfreak101]

Okay so all the farm chores are done. Rocking ds2 so he can get his nap. Dd1 is cleaning her room ds1 is playing with dd2 keep her entertained. As soon as ds2 out i rock the baby and get the older two started on school get the dishes done, prep for dinner, finish cleaning the bathrooms and clean the floors and more laundry. Must stay busy otherwise I 'll get lazy. It's hot today, spent extra time watering the animals. The baby bunnies are getting big and still nursing so when she starts weaning i end up transfer either momma to a temporary cage or have dh build the new grow out cage for me. I have a temporary play pen for the big rabbits but i have to be out there for them to be in it otherwise stella thinks it's her job to catch them and possibly eat them...

 

[Bruce]

You are a busy woman!

 

[Jesusfreak101]

True and the cleaning for the most part didn't happen some did but not all of it. Oh well it will be there tomorrow. I have decided the cow and the goats will be tied to (Not sure where or what) something during feeding. I am tired of the fighting and mostly the trying to push ne around. The older two accidently left they chicken gate open and they did it again dust bathing in my corn...got every one back up corn re planted. Got the kids school done, them fed, bathed and in bed all but the baby. Got some dishes done, laundry and one bathroom partially cleaned. Oh and got the chicken eggs candles. So far majority have developed with a few i am watching its only day three so allowing for them to take a bit longer. Hopefully i get this girl to sleep, so i can go to sleep.

 

[thistlebloom]

You are in a busy season of life for sure! One day the kids will be older, and more self sufficient and actually helpful! I know they help you now, but they are still in training, won't it be great when they are employee of the month!

 

[Jesusfreak101]

Oh yeah it will be. One of my friend and I were talking she was saying that. There will be a last time for everything and I will miss it. Personally yes there are something a i miss (but our conversation started because of this) but i don't miss having to wipe their rear ends. Atleast. I pretty sure. I miss playing with them, and watching them grow. But I get to do other fun things with them and watch them grow in other ways. I know it's different but i also feel like I should be happier/proud that they able to do it for themselves. My oldest has taken up pouring her own drink and the oldest boy will get his own drink as well which i love and are proud of them granted I still help sometimes but that's another thing I am proud of them for. I know I might be crazy but i think each season as amazing things to celebrate and less things to mourn. My kids are great little people and one day they will be great big giants lol and the make a difference where God needs them to i might not get to see them as much which will hurt but also I be proud because it means i taught them what they needed to know.

 

[thistlebloom]

I love your mom heart JF . I had the same way of looking at my kids as they grew up. Proud of progress, but a sort of melancholy over what was left behind. My Kid#2 would be embarrassed now if I reminded him of this, but he used to hold my hand when we walked until he was nearly 8. Such a sweet humorous kid, and now he is a semi sweet humorous man.

 

[Jesusfreak101]

That's so sweet!! My 4 year old is that way lol he will sing to me and the 2 year old has to hug me 20+ times saying aww each time lol they cuties and oldest is big on her snuggles and cuddles to lol.

 

[Jesusfreak101]

Well today's productivity gone. Our friends are moving thursday(leave early mornings loading up today) so we are gonna go over there and help for a bit. The kids painted some rocks for the girls and I made each alittle bag for their rock.

 

[thistlebloom]

Sock Rocks! That is so sweet. Sorry your good friends are leaving, hopefully you'll be able to make some road trips.

 

[farmerjan]

Very sweet of the kids. I hope that your friends have a great life and that you guys all get to visit after all this madness ends.