Tag: raising boys on a farm

Immediate Gradification

Posted on March 16, 2012 by CCOAF

As I sit back and reminisce about my childhood and compare it to kids today I’m reminded now times are definitely changing. In my opinion teaching this generation their core sense of values is hard especially when society is working against … Continue reading →

What Farm Kids Learn

Posted on December 16, 2011 by CCOAF

My son had to do a writing prompt and he chose to write about farm machinery. In his words here is the equipment we have on the farm and what it does. Enjoy! ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ … Continue reading →

Posted in Farming 101 | Tagged farm boys, farm equipment, farm kids, farm life, farm safet;y, growing up in a small town, growing up on a farm, pros on growing up on a farm, raising boys on a farm, WHD-2011-0001-0001 | 2 Comments

Farts on My Pillow

Posted on December 10, 2011 by CCOAF

Living with a house full of testosterone fills days with laughs as well as irritations. I’ve already shared with you about the boogers on my socks, and believe me I still find them quite often. It’s interesting to watch my … Continue reading →

Posted in Parenting on the Farm | Tagged 3 boys, boys and their energy, boys farting, how to raise boys, my three sons, raising boys, raising boys on a farm, raising sons, tips on raising boys, what boys need, what boys think is funny, what little boys are made of | 4 Comments

Embracing Ages & Stages

Posted on October 6, 2010 by CCOAF

As kids grow they all go through stages, and I’m so blessed to be able to experience those stages with my kids. I don’t know about you, but when my boys were babies or even just the cute years between … Continue reading →

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A Bitter Sweet Mom Moment

Posted on June 7, 2010 by CCOAF

As of last Thursday the 2009 – 2010 school year is over in our district. As I look forward to the summer ahead and the fun the boys and I will have, it becomes a bittersweet time. Yes, we get … Continue reading →