It was a very full day today. More triplets were born, and more bum lambs were added to the pens as we turned out the triplet-moms with only two lambs each. Now the bummies number 16 and counting. I'm mixing up a gallon of powdered lamb milk for each feeding, five times a day. Thankfully, I have help feeding them. It's a lot easier to double-team the babies as any mother knows.
I took a quick trip to town with Hubs. We had to get a trichinosis test for a bull who will be traveling to CA soon, and then we picked up supplies -- 50 pounds of lamb milk, more nipples, chicken feed, and a few groceries. I took a half an hour and went to The Bakery (my fabric store) with G. and Betsy to check out the possibilities for kitchen/dining room curtain fabrics. And found! I'm anxious to get sewing.....soon.
Prairie Paisley by Moda
I told Hubby that I need a housewife -- someone to fix us a hot supper each night, someone to tidy up the house and keep us in clean socks and underwear. She could fix us a delicious snack once in awhile and make the house smell lovely with a lavender-scented mopped floor. Oh, and wouldn't it be nice if the curtains were sewed-up and hanging prettily at sparkling clean windows? If I only had a housewife.
Even so....I managed to fix us a nice supper in a half an hour. Chicken-friend steaks with mushroom gravy, baked sweet potatoes, and roasted asparagus. Oh boy, did it taste good! It was worth the wait. Hubs said, "Take a picture of this meal," so I did.
The weatherman is calling for a possible snowstorm starting tomorrow and continuing through Tuesday. It has been cold enough here each day without a snowstorm, but we'll deal with that if and when it comes. One day at a time; do the next thing. That's my mantra. Since the housewife didn't show up, I guess I'll go fold the laundry.
Spring time on a farm is so busy. I remember growing up on the ranch that when it was calving season, we went non stop. If you find a good source for a housewife let me know. I really need more art time.
ReplyDeleteYou farm wives are THE most amazing housewives!
ReplyDeleteI take my hat off to you...a very hard-working woman and a great housewife. Hugs to you Jody, xxx
ReplyDeleteI couldn't see the picture of your curtain fabric, but I googled it -- it's perfect! Even the name is perfect! I've chosen the fabric for my kitchen curtains too and I'm itching to get started -- just need to get that kitchen ceiling painted first.
ReplyDeleteHave you thought of singing hymns to the bummies???
My favorite part of this post was that Hubby said "Take a picture of this meal" Love it!!
ReplyDeleteOh girl, I could use a housewife right about now and I don't have any animals to look after!!
Yum, your picturesque meal looks wonderful! Wish I sang hymns around the house. I'm a little too inhibited for that, but I do love the idea! A housewife is an excellent idea, but I have a feeling you do just fine, girl! God bless your days and give you rest! :D
ReplyDeleteYou have me laughing. You are an amazing woman and you will "get your reward in heaven" (that's my mama used to say when any of us "murmured", not that you don't have cause. Sheesh, I'm tired just reading your post). Love your paisley curtain fabric.
ReplyDeleteI like your mantra! I am living by that these days too. You are a wonderful farm and housewife! That meal looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Deborah
Oh, it WOULD be so nice to have a housewife. I would be so nice to her!
ReplyDeleteI like your curtain fabric! Red is so cheery!
I have said that many times, myself! Makes you realize all that you do to make your house a cozy home..I'm amazed that you could do all that work plus have the energy to cook a meal! I suspect you are enjoying the outdoors-y work and the ranching partnership...
ReplyDeleteYou do need a housewife, J! I don't know how you do it all. And I love the idea of singing hymns in the morning - what a great way to start the day!
ReplyDeleteG
Oh, love your fabric too!