Our lives (Jim's and Mine) are getting a little bit weirder. We have only 2 kids living at home now. The 2 we have are incredibly helpful, incredibly smart and self sufficient, and also, they dislike leaving the house unless it is necessary - like for school. They aren't really into sports, don't really have any desire to be in activities at school, could care less about going into town once they get home for the day from school. They are both in 4-H and band, and that is about the extent. We have gone from having multiple children involved in everything, to having just 2 kids who are basic homebodies. Which means, I have to continually entertain myself. Saturdays in a wrestling gym are replaced with home projects and working at the liquor store. Basketball tournaments have been replaced with garden centers. Leading children into runs for chickens and baby pigs and auctions - replaced with oh wait, I am actually still doing that. :) We have gone from the boys and Quincy being Jim's right hand men, to Hope being Jim's right hand (wo)man. So when Jim came home last night, and the entire county was on fire, he was excited about getting out there to burn some piles he has made. I tagged along, as I don't trust him to be lighting fires without supervision! The girls agreed to cleaning the kitchen, and putting away our Chewey delivery. Jim, the dogs and I were off to the land of fire.
Another sunset filled with smoke and wispy clouds, interesting colors and breathtaking beauty. The dot in the sky is the very tiny sliver of the crescent moon. I took a little break while Jim was spraying out our fire with his new handy, dandy spray rig, and took the dogs on a drive. The dogs are so funny. Carlos and Blitz - LOVE to ride. Ollie, tolerates it, but definitely wants to be where you are. Maude - she curled up and took a nap on the back seat! She'll get there someday! :)
Side note - when I broke my shoulder last fall, I had some bulbs that I wanted to plant. Mallory came out and helped me - which I really appreciated. I appreciate it even more now, as my yard is filled with beauty! Thanks Mallory!
Ok back to the point - the dogs and I helping Jim. We took the puppy, not thinking she would be in danger, however, as we lit the pile, Maude crawled into the pile under the branches. Crazy dog! Luckily, she loves Jim and came running when he told her to! We have to take her with us, as every day's goal is to wear her butt down! Too much energy! Blitz absolutely hates her little sissy. Ollie is infatuated. Carlos is coming around. I even saw them playing together multiple times yesterday. Blitz is getting old, and I am noticing she doesn't hear as well as she used to, which I think causes her some problems. She is sort of a grumpy dog nowadays.
My husband is a pyro. I guess everyone needs a hobby right? :)
The girls are enjoying the warmer weather. I cut both of their hair. I can't help but notice how big Wrenley looks now. It is just too fast!
I may not have as many places to run for my kids, but I see many activities to run to in our future! This one in particular is going to need to be kept busy!
The peach trees are starting to grow leaves and little branches. I am so exited about it. Fingers crossed some day we will have some peaches!
Also new - I am attempting to plant bushes in the raised beds. These are blackberries. I have blueberry and raspberry bushes started in Preston's room, but I feel like it is still too cold out to put them outside yet. I did plant more strawberry roots this week as well. Fingers crossed that someday I will be successfully getting lots of berries for jellies and afternoons of snacking while floating in the pool!
I am not ready to just sit in a rocker yet....projects and weirdness it is!
