Coffee anyone ?

[Mini Horses]

Sunshine and coffee!! Great start to a promising day! Little cool at mid 60s inside but long sleeves and socks handle that....first jump out of a warm bed is awakening! . It's 44 out and going to 80, they say. I like that.

Stayed home to "farm" yesterday. The new rake works BUT my compact tractor doesn't lift it enough for good empty. So, now I have to get more hook up brackets welded on it! Bummer...but it's a fact. Every adjustment has been made. . Weekend project.

Plus started miking one of my goats. Thought she was drying off but, after removing her doeling, found she wasn't weaned! Soooo, full udder. There's some screaming going on from that kid! I'm loving the fresh milk. Have 2 more does who will probably be same. At least the young ones look great and have helped me out to keep milk flowing.

Today it's a work day. Gotta get moving. Y'all have a great day!

 

[Bruce]

Can I ask an embarrassing question?

What do you do when you want a little parent “alone time”?

Little ones take an enormous amount of time, not the newborns so much but when they get mobile. Sometimes you just want to get some rest from all that. and do anything quiet and NOT baby

 

[Cecilia's-herd]

Little ones take an enormous amount of time, not the newborns so much but when they get mobile. Sometimes you just want to get some rest from all that. and do anything quiet and NOT baby

Hmmm makes sense. Sacrifice “special” time for sleep time.

 

[promiseacres]

@Cecilia's-herd the guys are right, it's early to think about educating. But I get it, I like to plan too.
We try to be finished with school by 1 every day, then we garden, grocery shop, clean, have a quiet time if I need it, play with the critters, ride ponies, clean pens/cages, bake or WHATEVER needs done or we want to do. We do an array of curriculums, all book based except my oldest, a 7th grader is doing an online math this year (which is awesome) and he types some papers now. My girls are 4th and 1st/2nd this year (she started in Jan instead of Aug per the normal) . On Thursdays we gather with a group of other homeschool families for co-op classes from 10-2. We're fortunate our state is very relaxed about homeschooling. We started public school but my son was very bored and into trouble constantly in 1st grade.... he's much happier and we're on our 5th year. At just 13 he's showing some initiative and wants to work to earn $. He was a great help when making hay this summer as he's bigger than me now. And all 3 did our animal chores for over 2 weeks while DH and I were down with covid. And even though we were sick, they had it be it was mild and short lived, we got school done those weeks too. They have to earn their computer/tablet time and don't have cell phones. They love to camp and everyone we camp with are amazed how they all jump in to help with set up and tear down. But it's expected everyday... the two older ones have their own rabbit breeds and are making decisions with that. While we are looking at possible part time public school (1 class) for extra curriculars like FFA or Softball. At this time I hope to graduate all 3.

 

[Cecilia's-herd]

@promiseacres I LOVED FFA in highschool. I hope your kids can experience that joy too!

 

[Baymule]

I slept until 5! Going to Corpus Christi today to see my granddaughters! My DD and DSIL too, but they aren't as important. LOL LOL I'm excited to go see them and finally see their new(to them) home. So if y'all miss me for a few days, I'm ok. I'll come back on Sunday. It's 7 hours, one way with no stops. Yay. Got my suitcase packed, gonna feed before I go, Robert is taking care of dogs and sheep while I'm gone.

 

[Margali]

Have a safe drive! Your granddaughters are so cute.

 

[Mini Horses]

Have a safe drive and wonderful visit!!

Don't know what's up but I couldn't get to sleep last night! Almost 3:30 last I noticed. Then alarm went off at 6:30. yep. It's a work day, too. Betcha I sleep tonight!

 

[Cecilia's-herd]

Today I get to spend a lot more of it outside. Dad rented a wheelchair for me from the hospital. Oh the beloved freedom!

 

[Bruce]

Have a safe trip Bay!