Sadness

We lost Mary this past weekend. We think she was killed by a fox and it has made us all very sad. So this weekend has obviously been a little subdued with the loss but as they say, life must go on. Have to care for all the other animals on the place. . .

So to that end my boy helped Daddy build a fence to keep them out of a new tree we planted and away from the electricity box because Clyde (the biggest goat) likes to wrap his horns around the main line and run it up and down. He was going to electrocute himself!

So my boy gloved up!! (Stole Daddy's work gloves and put them on himself. .)

And when Mommy told him they were on backwards he looked at them skeptically and shrugged his shoulders and went on with business. . .

Gotta open the fencing roll

Which is harder than it looks!

Shortly after this one he said, "Dad! I know what the problem is!! This is plastic!! I need a real tool!"

And it's always important to follow imaginary instructions. . .

Daddy doesn't mind having a little helper! Even if it takes twice as long to finish the job!! Tons more fun!

Still trying to open that roll!

Finally getting down to some real work!!! Every 3 year old farm boy should know how to drive t-posts!

The tree they are fencing in!

Some photos from around the place!

Fall has arrived!

Mack and our fish. . .

The new goat protector!! She looks like a linebacker here!! Watch out Mr. Fox! Piper is gunning for you!

And finally. . the shot of the week! lol. Wyatt was cooped up for a few days because of allergies. . .and this is what he did for fun!! No more potty breaks for Mommy!!

That room was spotless less than 5 minutes before this shot. While I was in the restroom I heard crashing and giggling. ..then he met me in the hall way looking a little nervous. . . said "I made a mess Momma!!"

Oh boy!!

Thanks to everyone for the kind words this week and for thinking of us during the loss of Mary. It hasn't been easy. She was like my youngest child. It's hard to raise something everyday of it's life and not be incredibly attached to her. Mary was a special girl and will be greatly missed. Here are some of the last photos taken of our girl. . .

Goodbye my sweet baby Mary. We will miss you.

3 Weeks of School under our belt!!!

And all seems to be going well!! Wyatt is enjoying it now and seems to be looking forward to the next time he gets to go!!! We are still only going once a week and that's enough for Mommy.

We are going through a bit of a bout of terrible 3s which I guess I should have expected. Mr. Wyatt is so terribly independent and opinionated that sometimes he and Mommy clash over the details. Being a Mom is HARD work. It's not always fun. It would be so easy to just give in and let him have his way but still I say no repeatedly. Not giving in. It's too important. But I can see how Mother's just give up under the pressure. Too bad for their kids though in the long run! Cause a 3 year old is a stubborn creature and very much wants what he wants no matter what!!!

But good news is we are OFFICIALLY 24 hour potty trained!! No accidents, no pull-ups, and all self sufficient for the most part!! He even goes back to the big boy bathroom all by himself and takes care of business and, other than the occasional stop to play in the sink while he is washing his hands, we've had no problems!

I'm so proud of him. He is quite the little man. Tonight when we were getting cuddles before bedtime he put his arms around my neck and said. . ."I Love you Mommy!" all by himself. Which he's done before but it's nice when it happens. So that just goes to show even strict Mommys are loved! ;)