Let me set the scene.It was 6:05 in the morning. I was headed home from my early morning Power Pump class at the Y, and I was hoping that no one would be awake at my house so I could start my coffee and laundry before the chaos of the morning ensues. I was also hoping that since it was indeed 6:05, ... Read More about A Valid Excuse?
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Valentine's Day on the farm, bullet point style:Heart shaped faces requesting heart shaped pancakes cannot be denied.Heifer calving during pancake production.Phone call from Farmer Joe saying calf must be pulled, and thus, kids will need to be loaded up to take Anna to the bus.Mom realizing pancake ... Read More about Happy Valentine’s Day!
According to Calculations
There is a method to calving, I have learned. Our first group of bred heifers (for all of you who might have had to google this term, it means first time moms) are the ones who Joe is the most concerned about right now. Having never calved, they are the ones who might need the most help, and thus, ... Read More about According to Calculations
The Day Our Bull Went to Town
Yesterday started off as any other day would. After dropping Anna off at the bus stop, Joe went on to do his normal morning chores, which consists of feeding, checking, and moving cattle and calves around. Jumping from the truck and chore tractor, Joe's morning is spent up and down our road, between ... Read More about The Day Our Bull Went to Town
Table Talk
My pain threshold, and stomach, for topics of discussion at the dinner table has really gotten a lot stronger. I can stomach discussions about labor, delivery, and all the goo in between as I dish out chili soup and crackers."So then the calf's feet were sticking out and...""Please pass the bread." ... Read More about Table Talk