It’s 10:15 CST, and this is the view from where I’m sleeping:
Yup, it’s State Fair time! As my wife is in Italy, my job of “show dad” has expanded to that of “show parent”. U made cookies. I made Rice Krispy bars. I moved hay. I canned peaches (big time step out of my comfort zone).
Yet, as we talked today via Messenger, I told ber how much more I appreciated the little things she does behind the scenes. I’m struggling doing the big things, the little ones are getting over looked!
As it is, we FINALLY have a heifer who will be mentioned as Jr. Grand Champion. Do I expect that? No. But to have another class winner is a great goal. Jr. Champion, that would be too good to be true!
Well, I will sign off! If you are in the dairy barn, we are in front of the office! Comd say hi and pet a Broww Swiss!
August 7, 2019 at 5:58 am
How exciting…and Good Luck! 🙂
August 7, 2019 at 6:57 am
Always an adventure, this is for certain! Thank you! 🙂
August 7, 2019 at 7:04 am
Dropped my daughter off on Monday for 2 weeks in the 4-H building. Have you ever considered staying in the Youth Inn? Might be a tad more comfortable. Will you still be there this weekend? I may have to stop by.
August 7, 2019 at 7:34 am
We are here for 5 days, so it’s not too bad. I slept through feeding and moving two cows to milk. Plus, honestly, this chair is pretty comfy! 😂 We are just down the road from the Youth Inn! 🙂 You daughter is here for two weeks?? What’s her role down here?
August 7, 2019 at 9:23 am
I’m impressed w/ the peach canning. I’ve never canned anything. I worry about poisoning my family.
August 7, 2019 at 2:22 pm
It runs in both our famulies (penny pinchers we are)! There pressure cookera (my wife’s side) or.hot water bathes (my side), it gets done. We’ve canned a bunch of stuff together over the years, but I’ve never actually done the whole process myself. Just adds a level of “wow, you are awesome” to her! 🙂
August 7, 2019 at 2:10 pm
Wish I could come I love the state fair ( in the Midwest ). God luck and nice perspective taking. 😉