Times have sure been a changin’ around here. Not just one, but both of my boys have moved to their college apartments. Dang. Talk about change. Talk about living the quiet life! I have reminded myself numerous times that this is a good sign of progress in all our lives. After all, our goal as parents is to help our kids achieve to the best of their ability. So, I tell myself. Yada yada yada.
Anywho, after the trips and trauma of moving the boys, I am trying to settle into a new routine. Pig-farmer has been on the road with business-travel this week. Again, talk about quiet. Pig-farmer is, by far, the noisiest of the household. So far, I have figured out that my farm-work + August temperatures + errands & trips to town = a lot of showers each day. I wish I could say I “dew” up like a sweet, Southern gal; but no, my good ol’ German heritage from my Dad’s side makes me sweat like a glass of iced tea sitting on a 90 degree front-porch. But, I don’t look at all refreshing.
So, my new routine (at least for these remaining scorchers of summer) involves working at a slower pace when outside. What’s the hurry anyway? Try to do most of the physical work early in the morning, then switch to jobs in the house, errands &/0r outside jobs that aren’t so draining – such as sitting my rear on the riding mower.
On with the show. Happy is hee-hawing, wondering why I’m late getting outside this a.m.
The old apple tree had to go before a storm knocked it down on the new fence.
Some progress is being made in the apple tree removal. This will become a new lot for the goats.
The boys should be happy to see a load of firewood delivered to the pond/campsite. I love the sun’s rays in the picture!
Happy Friday from Happy Ass Farm!
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Love the photo of Happy. Also, did you load that tree into the truck yourself?? Because if you did….dang, you’re impressive!
Yes, I did … you would think I would lose some weight, wouldn’t you? Unfortunately, I have the appetite of a lumberjack!!
Happy is so handsome.
He is a dandy, too!
Enjoy the quiet while you can! My friend’s sons moved out for about a year, then moved back home. You did capture the sun’s rays, always a welcome sight in a photo. Happy does look happy, and I imagine the goats will be, too, with their new space.
Agreed – next fall my oldest will live at home if he gets a student-teaching assignment close enough. Thanks for commenting!
They all come back, sooner or later. Sometimes alone, sometimes with friends, sometimes they don’t ever want to leave again. Enjoy your space!!!
Linda
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🙂 I’m hearing this from lots of empty-nesters. Must be something to it.
GREAT POST! Looks like your mule wants a hug!
He loves attention, for sure!