Four is the number of propane tanks we have on the ranch around our home and various outbuildings, not including the propane cylinders we use for our grill and branding pot. Three is the number of kids we have on the ranch. And because we've got a lot of propane and we love our kids, teaching ... READ the POST
The Most Practical Christmas Gift
As a general rule, Mr. FFB and I do not get our kids toys for Christmas. We get them things they can use: new boots, coats, clothes, etc. Sometimes I feel a little bad that we don’t really indulge our kids with a bunch of super cool toys for Christmas, but then I remember the rule of practical gifts ... READ the POST
Lord, Please Don’t Let Me Forget
Lord, please don’t let me forget the way it felt to have them growing inside me. Help me remember the way the flutters turned into kicks and the feeling of pure joy and amazement with each tiny jab. Please don’t let me forget how it felt when the doctor laid them on my chest for the first time. ... READ the POST
Doing Right by Her
With dirt covering her face and a smile smeared across it she said, “I didn’t want to ride that sheep mom.” “You didn’t want to ride a sheep?” I questioned. “Nope. I signed up and then I didn’t want to ride. I didn’t want to, but I did because I already signed up and I rode pretty far,” she ... READ the POST
Just About the Time…
Just about the time I’m ready to lose my cool because they’ve driven me so far into the crazy I can’t see my way out… He runs over and gives me the best big squeezer hug whispering, “I love you, mom” in my ear. Just about the time I think they aren’t listening to a word I say about choices and ... READ the POST
How I Get It All Done
"How do you do it all?" That's a question I've been asked more times than I can count. Folks perceive that I've got all my s*** together – the momming, ranching, the blogging, and just the general adulting. And they want to know how I do it all? Well, friend... The truth is, I don't. I do not ... READ the POST
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