Coffee anyone ?

[frustratedearthmother]

o, how'd the dinner turn out?....was there any Grandma assistance, or just supervision....

The dinner was awesome! My grandson nailed the meatloaf. He's a math prodigy so he had no trouble doubling the recipe. Only input from gramma was to offer him a pair of gloves to wear while using his hands to mix.

We changed the menu a little. Postponed the mac and cheese so they could put potatoes and carrots around the meatloaf as it cooked. Oldest granddaughter washed and peeled veggies and youngest put a salad together. AND...drum roll please... they made bread! Four medium size loaves of homemade, delicious bread. GD1 discovered that it's a physical chore to make bread...she stirred and kneaded her little heart out.

 

[B&B Happy goats]

Just looking or possibly bring home one?

I have a hard time leaving one behind, lol...as long as I can check out the moms condition....I would say "Pipers chance of riding home with me is about 150 percent. .

But you know I just have to leave myself SOME room to say no

 

[Mini Horses]

@frustratedearthmother glad you are having coffee with us. I know you will add to your journal on SS once the grands have returned home. Should be some good stories. You are lucky to have a "few" grands. Here, only 1. A 16 y/o going on 25. Not big into farm, per say but straight A honor roll, a loner, so it goes. I'm still thrilled even tho far less interaction. Enjoy yours wanting to "do".

Coffee late this AM but, nice and quiet. That's good for a change. I'm checking my list and at the top is a trip to repair shop for a looksee/estimate on front end of truck -- you know the ball joints, control arms, stabilizers -- all that stuff. Something needs fixing, I'm sure, before new alignment & tires. It's hard to get time for these things. But I need to do. Off today, so making time. Then, I can look at the $$$ end of it. Let's face it, we rarely go to a shop and get out "free".

Lilly, a goat, was a WITCH at milking last night! Two kids bawling not far away added to her mood -- didn't help mine, either! She likes calm to milk -- it wasn't there. I will give some feed to those boys, just before I go to feed/milk her this AM. Can't WAIT for them to be gone. Actually, those 5 little boys and a couple mature does will be my "new tire" money in 2 wks. The does with doelings are not nearly as upset at weaning as those with bucklings.

Will assess the 1/2 barn roof loss from storm last week. See what I need, what can be reused (tin) and get that lined up for Friday fix. It's a very large run-in barn, so still in use, just need one side re-roofed -- A frame type. DS says he'll help. We'll see. We aren't always on the same page. Would be nice to have help this time.

Everyone stay cool!

 

[Bruce]

Got "kid fever" ...going to look at a baby goat for sale ....just can't wait ten more months for ours to be ready to breed and have some.

B go lie down!!! You've just gotten RID of excess goats!!!!

 

[B&B Happy goats]

B go lie down!!! You've just gotten RID of excess goats!!!!

Too late Bruce ...I swear, the fever made me do it

 

[Mini Horses]

Too late Bruce ...I swear, the fever made me do it

Did you get two? My excuse, errrr reason, is so they have a friend when they get to a new home! It's true!!! the others will shun them for a while and a friend "along for the ride" sure helps!

Goat math at it's finest moment!

 

[B&B Happy goats]

Did you get two? My excuse, errrr reason, is so they have a friend when they get to a new home! It's true!!! the others will shun them for a while and a friend "along for the ride" sure helps!

Goat math at it's finest moment!

Almost !!!! , lol....but she is staying inside with us till she is 4 weeks old and I give her her CDT and worm her, plus I am fostering a puppy inside, she will get properly introduced to the wethers and doe's before she is left with them

 

[Mini Horses]

Almost !!!! , lol....

WHAT?? Opportunity knocked & you didn't answer???

 

[AmberLops]

hey y'all got some news for y'all you know to go with your afternoon ice tea or coffee. we found out we are having a little baby girl this time and we pretty set on naming her Lilian Rose.

Congratulations!! Sorry it's a little late. You picked out a beautiful name too!

 

[frustratedearthmother]

DH made coffee this morning so it's a bit strong - but help yourselves. I hear the grands stirring upstairs so I'll be indulging them with biscuits and sausage gravy this morning. Plan for the day is to see The Lion King! Wish me luck going to a crowded movie theater with three young-un's in tow!