Antibiotic resistance is real – and scary, especially when one of your kids is sick and needs an antibiotic to help them kick the crud… One weekend in the fall of 2015, our baby daughter developed a low fever and an elevated level of fussiness. At first I thought she was sick with ... READ the POST
Weaning Day in the Life of this Ranch Wife
The days leading up to weaning day are pretty busy in their own right, but they are really nothing compared to the day we actually wean. On weaning day the pasture is a happening place – and so is my kitchen. Yesterday was weaning day and I took a few notes to give you an idea of just what I mean. ... READ the POST
A Bull’s Pace
When referencing bulls, I have been known to use the descriptive terms: necessary evils, belligerent beasts, and knot-heads. My distain for bulls runs deep – it’s no mystery. The day their work is done is something that I look forward to - even celebrate. But then in the midst of my celebration, I ... READ the POST
Yesterday in the Life of this Ranch Wife
Yesterday while my mind was wandering (see 6:30 am) on the way to the cows, the idea for this post came to me. I thought it might be fun to keep notes on my day and share the play-by-play in a post today. So, without further ado, here it is – yesterday in the life of this ranch wife. 4:30 am – I ... READ the POST
Fight-or-Flight
The key to ANY successful relationship is good, clear communication. A breakdown in communication not only damages confidence, but can also be perceived as dangerous or threatening. Sustained, poor communication often triggers the physiological reaction hardwired in all animals and humans known ... READ the POST
My Husband Is Nesting
My husband is nesting. Yes, you read that right. Turns out, that instinctive, sometimes uncontrollable, urge to organize, clean, arrange and rearrange in preparation for the impending arrival of a newborn is not limited to expectant mothers. In fact, he goes through a nesting phase, or something ... READ the POST
