3 days on a farm

On Aug. 22nd my husband,his family,I and the kids,set out to Ohio to experience life as a farmer. My husbands mother's aunt lives in Ohio in a farmhouse with 300 acres of land. It took 7 hours to get there but I kept busy fluffing pompoms on the long drive.We got there a little before 6:00Pm. Aunt Olga had dinner in and almost ready for us when we arrived. The dinner course was a course you'd see at a buffet,only better tasting. On the dinner menu was stuffed cabbage,turkey,mashed potatoes,broccoli,corn,cucumber salad,cranberries,red beets,and wine. Soda,water,or milk for the kids. This was pretty much what the Breakfast,lunch,and dinner menu was like the whole time we were there. OH! and the desserts and I must say they were all home baked. I ate breakfast and I'm not a breakfast eater,but who could resists blueberry and banana pancakes! The blueberries that were in the pancakes was from Aunt Olga's garden. The one day we had lunch and Aunt Olga asked if anyone wanted pickles. Madeline being the pickle head she is,said me,me!! To Madeline's surprise they were huge pickles. Madeline asked where Aunt Olga got her pickles and Aunt Olga in returned,said from my garden. It was then that my kids knew there was another way of getting food supply without going to the grocery store. My kids were amazed at the fact that Aunt Olga got her blueberries,broccoli,cucumbers,meat,and even wine the historic way. LOL!! My son who doesn't have much focus for anything,was all ears and eyes!! He loved the after dinner walks through Aunt Olga's forest to learn about the wilderness,oil wells,and the kids favorite...flint. I now know that flint was used by the Indians to make fire as this is the education I got on the 7 hour drive home from the kids. It was probably the best vacation the family has had in a long time and well worth the 7 hour drive. It was nice,not too hot or sticky. The kids got a learning experience. I just loved being able to sit back in the country and relaxing with a nice glass of wine,that was made with the grapes from Aunt Olga's very own vineyard. I must say the day we had to say goodbye to Aunt Olga and Bruno no one wanted to do. No one wanted to leave,the adults,the kids and even my 16 year old niece. As they say,all good things must come to end.

Developing discovery

So the other day my hubby,son and I were walking through Target. He was in need of new shorts because my hubby didn't like the ones he wears. So to make the hubby happy the spite the fact that it's not my hubby who is wearing them. Now I also have a 6 years daughter who was away with her nan. So we come to the little girls department. I spotted the part with the Hannah Montana and Jonas brothers undergarments. Knowing that when school starts and it's time to school shop,these are going to be on her list. Further down we spot the training bras. As nice and calm as I can,I say to hubby...look those are in our near future. BOY!!! did I ever speak too fast!! Yes!! to my surprise last night as I'm getting my 6 year old ready to settle in for the night. I notice somewhat of a change as she screaming and crying because she's not sure what's taking place. The hubby walks in to ask what's wrong. So as quiet and calm I tell him so the 6 year old,who is already not sure herself doesn't hear. I get a a typical daddy response as he says nothing and closes the door. I would say with that kind of response,he didn't want to hear that his little girl was on her way to becoming a little lady. As for me I have so many emotions going on inside of me. She is no longer the little baby girl I could fit in the palm of my hand.

Camp

Today is Aug. 3rd. My son Blake has just left for Boy Scout camp yesterday. It is his first time ever away from home, for that long without being with any family members. I was sure we'd get a phone call to pick him up last night. My husband said when he dropped him off,he looked as if he didn't want dad to leave. I must say to my surprise,no phone call. He's there until Friday so...one day down,3 more to go. I can't wait until he comes home and tells us all about his camp trip.