Yesterday started out so sunny and warm. After chores, the neighbor stopped down to discuss our District II Holstein show and sale happening in June. Then Nana and Joann showed up and Joann and I went for a walk. Then Bobby and I wanted the southern belles to feel at home so we went out for some BBQ in Jonesville. We stuffed ourselves and had to be rolled out to the car. When we got home it was time to deliver sandwiches and pick up kids to get ready for the ballgame. With the clouds rolling in and the rain beginning to fall, we figured we were out of luck at watching any baseball. But we were wrong…for a while….we watched 3 innings of baseball and then the rain chased us away. Back at home, the heifers were all out standing under the apple tree in the pasture trying not to get wet and I had help milking thanks to the rain. When the chores were done, we settled in for a night of American Idol.

Okay, now I feel like a dispatcher at a business. Yesterday was truly one of those busy days that make you appreciate the slower winter days. After I delivered sandwiches to JW and Luke before they left for the baseball game, I picked up the neighbor kids and my two younger kids and delivered everyone to their respective homes. At 4 pm, Bobby headed south to Reading to JW’s game. At 4:45 pm, I delivered Jake to his scrimmage where upon I found a ride home for him since I would be milking when he was finished. One of the dad’s offered before I even asked, he knew it was milking time. I came home and Sarah and I started chores. Then at 7 pm, Sarah and the neighbor girl walked down to another neighbors to attend a 4-H meeting. At 7:15 pm, Nana and Joann, Bobby’s mother and step grandmother arrived from Georgia. I immediately dispatched them to the ball field where Jake was playing so they could see a little of his baseball savvy in action and to bring him home. Bobby arrived home with Luke at 7:30 pm. I put Luke to work, dispatched Bobby to go pick JW up from the school and go over to see Nana and Joann at the ball field. Sarah arrived home after the 4-H meeting and shortly thereafter, Bobby, Nana, Joann, JW and Jake all pulled to HQ. After we finished up chores, we listened to Jake tell us about his scrimmage blow by blow and enjoyed fresh from the oven sweetrolls and cold, creamy milk. Now do you understand why I feel like a dispatcher? I need a CB and a handle!

Okay, now I feel like a dispatcher at a business. Yesterday was truly one of those busy days that make you appreciate the slower winter days. After I delivered sandwiches to JW and Luke before they left for the baseball game, I picked up the neighbor kids and my two younger kids and delivered everyone to their respective homes. At 4 pm, Bobby headed south to Reading to JW’s game. At 4:45 pm, I delivered Jake to his scrimmage where upon I found a ride home for him since I would be milking when he was finished. One of the dad’s offered before I even asked, he knew it was milking time. I came home and Sarah and I started chores. Then at 7 pm, Sarah and the neighbor girl walked down to another neighbors to attend a 4-H meeting. At 7:15 pm, Nana and Joann, Bobby’s mother and step grandmother arrived from Georgia. I immediately dispatched them to the ball field where Jake was playing so they could see a little of his baseball savvy in action and to bring him home. Bobby arrived home with Luke at 7:30 pm. I put Luke to work, dispatched Bobby to go pick JW up from the school and go over to see Nana and Joann at the ball field. Sarah arrived home after the 4-H meeting and shortly thereafter, Bobby, Nana, Joann, JW and Jake all pulled to HQ. After we finished up chores, we listened to Jake tell us about his scrimmage blow by blow and enjoyed fresh from the oven sweetrolls and cold, creamy milk. Now do you understand why I feel like a dispatcher? I need a CB and a handle!

I was so overwhelmed with Mother’s Day, I forgot to post about JW’s game! He pitched a great game with 10 strike outs, walked 2 batters and gave up 1 hit in 5 innings. In the second game he was 2 for 2 in batting. They won both games. So we were very happy for JW and I’m hoping it boosted his confidence level. Although he never looks nervous out on the mound I know he is. I ususally sit on the sidelines and just hope he doesn’t hit the batter, I could care less how many strikeouts he has, just as long as he doesn’t hurt anyone!

I was so overwhelmed with Mother’s Day, I forgot to post about JW’s game! He pitched a great game with 10 strike outs, walked 2 batters and gave up 1 hit in 5 innings. In the second game he was 2 for 2 in batting. They won both games. So we were very happy for JW and I’m hoping it boosted his confidence level. Although he never looks nervous out on the mound I know he is. I ususally sit on the sidelines and just hope he doesn’t hit the batter, I could care less how many strikeouts he has, just as long as he doesn’t hurt anyone!

I had the Mother’s Day of a lifetime yesterday! When I woke up to go milk cows, I was told to stay in bed. You don’t know how wonderful those words sounded to me! Shortly after that I heard four sets of foot steps pounding down the stairs and heading out the door. It was a little difficult to fall back asleep, but I managed and didn’t wake up until 7 am! When I woke up I was greeted with a tray of breakfast made by my daughter Sarah. It was a wonderful breakfast of eggs, toast with plum jelly, coffee and caramel corn! She knows me well. After that wonderful breakfast I was showered with cards and flowers and delightful conversation as we revisited Mother’s Days past. It was definitely a day to remember!

I had the Mother’s Day of a lifetime yesterday! When I woke up to go milk cows, I was told to stay in bed. You don’t know how wonderful those words sounded to me! Shortly after that I heard four sets of foot steps pounding down the stairs and heading out the door. It was a little difficult to fall back asleep, but I managed and didn’t wake up until 7 am! When I woke up I was greeted with a tray of breakfast made by my daughter Sarah. It was a wonderful breakfast of eggs, toast with plum jelly, coffee and caramel corn! She knows me well. After that wonderful breakfast I was showered with cards and flowers and delightful conversation as we revisited Mother’s Days past. It was definitely a day to remember!

Take me out to the ballgame….where JW is going to be the starting pitcher this morning against Will Carlton Academy. He’s very nervous, this morning after breakfast he just sat in the chair and looked straight ahead. I think he may even be as nervous as his daddy! We’ll see how he does. Today I have to get some mulch and buy myself a mothers day gift…a new weed eater. My mother in law is coming on Monday and I’ve got to make sure we’re looking good for her! We’re off and running…

Yesterday began as a riot as I was on Rural Route Radio with Trent Loos and Kyle Bauer. I can’t believe people actually get paid to talk on the radio…that is so much fun! Oh no, I don’t get paid for running my mouth, I’m just along for the ride. If you want to listen in, click on the link on this page and go to the archives and hit Thursday. It’s truly a lot of fun!

If you want to see your personal right to demonstrate in action you may want to watch the video of Trent Loos at the Illinois State Capitol rallying in defense of horse harvesting in Illinois. Go to www.facesofag.com and see it all!