Along with truly wanting to take some down time while here on vacation.. we have wanted to get a lot done this week at the Cowboy’s ranch.
My 10 year old has been out each morning ..
Chores in pajamas ..
.. doing what she can to help. Not necessarily anything that we need or want her to do, but that she wants to do. And the fact she is out doing anything .. I’m happy with at this point.
She’s actually learned how to do quite a few things so far this week: Make a fresh pot of coffee. Go out in the field and get her own horse to ride. Or goat to rope. Oil a saddle. Pull weeds. Hang laundry on the line. Take better care to watch after the Cowboy’s twins (not that they need it) and .. today, she added .. give encouragement to a mama cow giving birth.
Offering words of encouragement ..
She took her job so seriously … that when the time came after about 45 minutes of watching, waiting and Neighbor J pulling on the two feet we could see, she almost missed …
A beautiful sight .. (if you don’t mind all the blood and other bodily fluids that come with a newborn calf/large animal. Heck even a person. It’s just messy. But also, a miracle.) Something I would recommend you be present at at least once in your lifetime, if at all possible. Just remember to either stay back. Or apparenty bring plastic wrap and duct tape for yourself (arms, especially) if you want to get up close and personal through the process.
Appreciate the call, Neighbor J. We all loved it. Plus, it was a nice break from a ‘hard days work’. Especially for my daughter.
She was happy though, to get back to the ranch .. because there was still much to do.
At the top of the list .. concerned it was feeling neglected after all the attention and time spent with the horses this week, show the donkey some love.
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ohhh Carlene, I have been on the farm all my life, I just love watching baby calves being born and have delivered many of them myself. Although we haven’t had any cows the last 2 years due to the flooding in the area and fixing things up I sure do miss it! I’m so happy she got to see such a miracle. And I love your blog!!!
Jody, thanks for the thoughts.. I hope things get fixed up quickly where you are at and you’re back at it. It truly is beautiful .. kids just missed seeing another one naturally in the field this morning. Love this time of year! Thanks again for stopping by ..