What does a farm kid do all summer? The number one goal is to avoid thinking about the coming school year! Yikes! Beyond that, here are a few things that a farmer’s kid might find himself doing during the summer:
- Pick a few blueberries
2. Enjoy eating things made with those blueberries
3. Catch a runaway hen. Even if it’s after church services and you’re wearing your “good clothes”
4. Help drive up the cattle to the pens
5. Hang out on the back of a pickup truck with your Grandaddy
6. Help out at the farmer’s market
7. Giggle at your goofy pets
8. Attend a few VBS sessions
9. En route to a fireworks show, admire a beautiful fourth of July sunset
10. Cool off with a swim in the creek
11. Check some cows with your brothers
12. Enjoy the rope swing at your Granny’s house
13. Drive a tractor
14. Roast a few marshmallows
We may be busy and life may be hectic, but we spend a lot of time together. In the end, I’d say that’s pretty important. We are very far from perfect, but hopefully sweet childhood memories are being made. Memories that will last a lifetime. And a certain Grandmama says, “dirt makes you grow.” We’re doing a lot of growing on the farm during these summer days!
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