Sewing has been done, not without some seam ripping. Photos have been taken, gone through, and mounted. Wood crafts have been cut, sanded, and perfected to the standards of a child. Cutting boards have been planned and created through cutting and glueing. Robots have been made and tested. Flour has been milled to test recipe after recipe. Artwork has come alive on canvas. Vegetables have been planted and cared for in hopes of having produce in time. Chickens have been handled and preened. The bunny has been groomed and posed. Goats have been led and braced. Steers have been trained and fattened. Bottle after bottle of raw milk has been fed to the growing and ornery bucket calf. Halters have been fitted. Practice shows have gone on in the yard. Clothes have been ironed and modeled.
More clothes need to be ironed, final recipes need to be baked, the whole house needs to be tidied, where’s the kitchen counter? Snacks need packed, the scissors need to be found, there will be no sit-down suppers. Animals need fed at home and in town, the milk cow is about to hate our schedule, have you seen my hairbrush? Forget the hairbrush, I just need a hat and please make my coffee stronger. The chicken show starts in 20, have you seen my child? My to-do list is never-ending, I need a nap. Early mornings and late nights, it’s all made worth it for the ribbons, lessons, smiles, and memories. It’s fair week.
Be sure see what the county fair all has to offer and support your local 4-Hers!
