Oct. 22, 2007 - Big Changes
I haven't written here in quite awhile. There's a reason for that, as you shall soon see. :)
Back in July, our family began a journey that has drastically changed our lives. A journey that has altered our lifestyle, created work and responsibility for ourselves and our children, and caused a tremendous outflow of money from our hands and home into the pockets of others. *giggle*
In July, we took the audacious step of buying a Jersey milk cow. She lived with a friend (who was over an hour away from our home) for almost a month while we built a pen for her.
She's a cutie. I named her Brown Sugar and she's such a gentle cow. Very good with the children, all of whom can milk her, except for my youngest, only because her Daddy hasn't yet deemed her *old enough*.
She came with a Jersey calf and a Holstein calf, neither of whom were her's. Since then we've given her 2 new calves for reasons I'll describe later on. And she took those on easily as well.
Her milk is oh so creamy! We just love to drink her wholesome delicious milk cold from the frig. And it's good for making butter and whipped cream and cheese as well.
When we got her, Brown Sugar had a bad hip. We aren't for sure what happened to her, though my Ray thinks a bull rode her down. And the man who got rid of her, did so because he didn't want to milk her...so she had mastitis. It took us quite a while to get rid of that, and we've struggled with it cropping up since then too. But that's a story for another day. :)
Having a milk cow *requires* early rising. So now my hubby and my boys get up at the crack of dawn to milk Brown Sugar (and do other chores I'll tell you about another time). And that means I have to rise early as well, for menfolk doing hard strenuous farm chores need a big hearty breakfast. :)
Those of you who know me well know I do NOT like early mornings, being a night owl. But Brown Sugar is worth it. :)
Comments
Oct. 28, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by hugs4Him
How nice! Congratulations - sounds wonderful. Brown Sugar sounds like a sweetie.
Nov. 24, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by weareqf
Hey!! I check here periodically to see if you've posted a new entry and usually find myself disappointed. I love to find something that you've written and rejoice when I do!! Even better would be pictures!! giggle!! Just wanted to let you know that there are those who still wait longingly for you to honor us!! Love ya!!
