Cowboys In Training, sort of

I was texting my friend, Jen, the other day, and she asked me how it was going with the horses. I said that they were awesome, even though I've been finding it really hard to find a time to actually ride them. But that I loved having them here regardless. And I added that since they've been here, I've been pretty useless as a wife/mother. My barn is spotless, horses, chickens and dogs are happy, but my house is a mess and I can't get laundry done or feed my family. No big whoop, right? :)

Her reply was "Feed the family eggs and hay. They will be fiiiine. Enjoy it, you are in your element! Remember, the kids will not remember what you fed them or what they wore when they were little....But they WILL remember growing up on an awesome farm!"

Thanks Jen! That was just what I needed to hear. And I hope she's right. Since, I have nothing ready for dinner tonight. Again.

Watch the video below to see how helpful my boys are on the farm. Not to imply they are helpful. This. is. all. they. help. with: Bringing in the horses. Nothing more. Not even sure they know where the mucking forks are kept. Not even sure they know what the word 'mucking' means. Right boys? Boys? (and I'm talking about my big boy, too, not just the kiddos.) I'm hoping they will start pitching in a bit more, just for the life experience.

But truthfully, this is MY dream come true, not necessarily THEIRS. (Although they do love having the animals around, they just don't feel compelled to help with the work that it takes to have them.) So, I'll try not force my "fun" on them. And honestly, most of the work happens while they are at school/work during the week, or still in bed on the weekends. But maybe someday soon, they'll realize that the horses are going back home to Vermont very shortly. Only one month left! And just maybe that will inspire them to jump out of bed early this weekend and discover what mucking forks are used for. I'm happy to share the "fun"! :)
Click here for a video link: Cowboys in Training Video

How much do I love my tractor?
.........A sh*tload!

Sweet Meghan with Ben.
Isn't her coloring so pretty?

Beautiful Aisling with Ben.
I love her dark brown coat with her grey mane.

Fall is here!
Cool nights mean it's blanket time so the ponies don't get too fuzzy.

Jonathan planted these sunflowers by seed!
Now they are as tall as our roof!

Tomato harvest time!

 This beautiful plant was given to us by a previous Glen Hill Farm owner. 

So nice to have met her and to learn more of the history of our farm.