I just read this post from Crystal Cattle's blog, and it lead me to read this article from the Chicago Tribune. And it lead me to form this opinion:When has it become okay for the public school to make every decision for a child, and take out all responsibility for a parent?As a former teacher, I ... Read More about Oh My
Prep Work
Since we live about 30 minutes from a mall, "good" Target, etc., and since I have a kindergartener who needs to be picked up off the bus, a preschooler with class for just three hours, and a toddler who needs a nap, my morning today has been jammed already with prepping, list making, coupon getting ... Read More about Prep Work
Foster Care
We have been blessed with a pretty uneventful calving season. Well, not completely uneventful. However, compared to the first two years that we calved, the first year including a calf being born in the muck during Anna's 3rd birthday party and the following year when every calf was born in some sort ... Read More about Foster Care
Bringin’ Home the Bacon
There are pork ribs simmering in my crockpot.We had grilled pork chops for dinner last night.Nearly every meal we have had has had the element of bacon in it.No, we're not becoming crazy Atkins Diet folks, nor are we giving up on beef, chicken, and other means of protein. Last week, we met Joe's ... Read More about Bringin’ Home the Bacon
The Spring Scratch
Well, it's that time of the year. The time whenever we go anywhere and see someone working ground for early spring field work, my husband reports his thoughts on whether or not they're doing a good job, whether or not he should be out there working, and whether or not a rain would do something good ... Read More about The Spring Scratch