The Simple Life

The Little Man thinks that anything involving trucks, tractors or airplanes is strictly for his entertainment purpose.  He can spot an airplane miles away, and if we see a firetruck with it's lights on, that makes for a double bonus. I am beginning to think this is a little boy phase.

When Scott asked me to help him while he put out fertilizer on a few hay patches, I knew the Little Man wouldn't object.  We don't let him ride on the tractor, but he loves to watch it go back and forth.  Pickles is not so easily entertained, and usually bellyaches about every moment that she is hot! Pickles finally got to ride with her Daddy, so the Little Man and I had to entertain ourselves.

I guess part of the fun of being a farm kid is to see what else you can get into.  I can remember trying to keep myself entertained while Mom was taking lunch to the field during harvest.  For the Little Man, the hay bales stacked at the edge of the field provided about 20 minutes of non-stop entertainment.  Luckily I stuck my camera in my purse..



We have a stick and are on a mission...



Me, "What are you doing?" Little Man,"Nothing Mama."



Something must be in the hay...




Contemplating his next move...




And we're off.  He kept saying, "Catch me!"




Finally still enough to play with the grass...




He was ready to go... even if he had to walk!




Is that Daddy's tractor I hear... OK, I'm back.




Finally, it's my turn.  He thinks he is too cool for school!



What happens when you take your shoes off in the hay field?  Ants!  I counted 12 on this little piggy.  Thank goodness we purchased stock in Cortaid!

I learned a very important lesson in the hayfield.  It is not about the colorful blocks and endless playground equipment that keep a child's attention. It is more about learning and exploring the world around them.  The Little Man had a blast, and didn't really make a fuss about the ants until it was bed time!

Until next time, keep adventuring and looking for joy in the small details of life!

Sarah