structure

#2 – What I’d Do Differently in Raising Kids – Structure and Schedules

Structure Structure. That’s one thing I’d do differently. When my kids asked me what I’d do differently in raising them, this is the one I mentioned first. I hate rigidity, but I know that kids do better when they have schedules and structure. Therein was my dilemma – finding that balance. I enjoyed sleeping in…

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The 4 Ps of Halter-breaking Heifers (and Kids) – Part 2

halter breaking Heifers – and kids Last week I told the story of the heifers we brought to our place who were unbroken and untamed. We named them Abigail and Sunrise. You can read about that here. During the course of watching Dave and our boys train these heifers,I realized how much halter-breaking heifers is…

responsibility
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Teaching Responsibility – Why Our Boys Paid for Windshield Wipers

Lessons in Responsibility Lack of responsibility was the farthest thing from my mind when I heard the thud of Dave’s  feet as he came across the porch. I had no idea we were about to embark on a lesson in responsibility when the front door opened and Dave marched two little guys inside.  One look…

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