Buying from a milk vending machine
I’ve always liked milk but N has never been that keen. Well apart from age 1 to 2 when he used to drink a lot after moving from formula onto normal cows milk. But then we realised he had a…
On the farm
Adventures on the farm
Puppy walking in the countryside
Being on a farm we rarely walk our dogs. Well, the in laws walk theirs and my sister in law loves going for long walks with theirs. But ours generally just roam around on the farm, then go out in…
Dog days – children’s memories and recounting tales
Children’s memories always amaze me. Mainly about how much children remember. Selective memory only, because I’m not sure mine is that great at remembering what he might just have read. And it’s definitely audio or visual items he remembers, rather…
Say no to mum guilt over lazy holiday time
This Christmas has been the laziest Christmas holiday for as long as I can remember. We’ve done hardly anything. And that’s ok. There’s no reason to feel mum guilt. But it’s hard not to feel bored or want to do…
How to move to the countryside and settle into rural life
It’s not often I write a farming story and this one isn’t really. It’s more about the countryside and more specifically, living in it. Farmers do get a hard time from some people who move to the countryside and I…
Forced gadget ban and getting back to basics
It’s not often families nowadays have a day without technology of some kind. Our house is just the same (made much harder when you’re a blogger!). N would rather be outside playing, but in the colder months, even he gets…
Spring snow day and what we learnt from the recent snow
For those of you used to snow (and lots of it) and cold each year, you probably look at us Brits and laugh at our inability to cope when a harsh winter hits. But we’ve just got through the 2nd…
Staying in vs going out on the farm
Children certainly keep you on your toes. I should have expected that really. All of last year I moaned that I never saw N at weekends. That he always wanted to be out on the farm. And often we’d have…
The differences with winter in the countryside
Are you a cold or hot weather person? I prefer cooler rather than hot, but I’m not a fan of snow. But there’s certainly plenty that’s special in winter to make you appreciate it. For farmers they’re even less keen…
Negotiating with kids – for sheep
Parenting advice seems to say to avoid negotiating with kids. I’m not sure I agree. We have a lot of negotiations in our house. Ever since N has grasped the fact that he might be able to get something following…
Making friends and growing up with puppies
Being on a farm means there’s lots of animals around. N is certainly learning how to care for them, everything about them, and an appreciation of them. But most of the animals are livestock rather than pets. Even the dogs…