My mom and Erin left me last night! :( It's a total bummer. The day after having guests seems particularly lonely. All the hustle and bustle, and then you're just back to normal life....which can be nice and relaxing, but it makes me lonely...I know I still have 2 kids, but still... I miss them. We had a great week, and got to see lots of family. It was nice to see everyone. I love when we all get together. But, right now my class is starting, so I've got to go.
Our first step towards the 'homestead' lifestyle: CHICKENS. J and I have been researching, reading books & articles, and saving a TON of info to our Pinterest board. I know we are in for some surprises and troubles, but we are doing our best to head them off and avoid other peoples mistakes. (J is still trying to convince me that we need to start pigs this year. I keep reminding him that is one of the PRIMARY mistakes other homesteaders have made: being too eager and getting in too deep, too fast). So, we start our garden and chickens this year - keeping our fingers crossed that we aren't putting them in poor locations. The chickens are the first thing branching out into our additional 2 acres. The coop and kennel are going at the outside, back corner of our fenced in yard. Our coop is valiantly being made from old cabinets we picked up at the local Habitat for Humanity, Re-Store. We intend to paint, add roof, prop up on legs, and insert s...
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I miss you too. Lets be neighbors when I grow up.