The Farm

Yesterday was a crazy day for me.  I think I just woke up on the wrong side of the bed and it lasted all day.  I worked last night so I had to get dinner in the crock pot before we left for Preschool.  However, I woke up on time (instead of early) and of course Alexander woke up early.  As I was making dinner, I was peppered with questions and requests and the 15 minute process to throw all of the ingredients into the crock pot took about an hour.  In the mean time I had to get a shower, feed two children (and myself), get dressed, get them dressed, and get out the door.  Big breath! 

We were late to preschool by about 10 minutes and were greeted in the parking lot by Miss. Emily who says "I'm surprised to see you today".  I'm thinking, Really?  We're here every Wednesday morning why would today be different?  Then she says "Isn't Alexander's class on a field trip today?".  Aahh, yes, the field trip!!!!

Dora had her PT shortened by 20 minutes so we could run to the store for snacks and then off to the field trip at Kelsey Creek Farm.  We made it!!  Alexander loved petting the animals and he also planted a pumpkin seed.  He's already requested to go back and see if its growing!

The Cow

The Hen

The Goat

Planting the seed

Dora is too young to pet the animals but she got a front row seat in the stroller!

Ups and Downs

This week has had some ups and downs.    The UPS:  We've had some good sunny days.  Enough that I was able to plant my vegetable garden, flower pots, and begin painting the shoe rack.  Alexander was able to drive the tractor and Dora was able to play outside for awhile as well.  She doesn't like the feel of the grass so being outside is pretty limiting for her right now.

The DOWNS:  We've had some rainy days and had to stay inside.  My parents also left today for the next three months.  While they've been planning this crazy trip of theirs for many months, it is always sad to me when they leave.  The first few days are ones of transition.  I have never liked transition much.  Its difficult at its best.  As I was leaving for work today, Alexander said "When you come home will you bring Grandma and Papa home with you?"  Right now three months is looking like a long time!  I know they will be calling, and in a few days we will have a new routine down.  For now their first stop is Helena, Mt to visit with my sister, Rachel.  And for us, we're going to church in the morning, a regular routine that should spark some smiles.  Alexander has been stalking Sam Leyde (our Worship Pastor at New Life) for months now.  He gets so excited at mere thought of actually seeing Sam!

Me and my mom on Mother's Day!

Alexander and his Papa bonding over mowed grass





Alexander driving the tractor

 

Miss. Dora drawing