When Dear Farmer goes out to work there is inevitably a small person left in the driveway crying. So when Dear Farmer is driving the truck to get supplies or drop off a load of something, he tries to take someone with him. Dear Farmer and the Wife try to do this democratically...we go in order of age and take turns.
The oldest of the children are usually the "silent sufferers". They will cheerfully step aside to let the smaller (and louder) children go with Dear Farmer. But still the offer is made to them..."I'm going to the implement store, would you like to come with?" If that one refuses, the next oldest is asked. Every so often someone refuses to go, the next oldest goes instead, and when another turn comes up there is confusion and tension..."well, it was MY turn last time!" Sorry, but you'll have to wait until we go down the line and come back around to you.
This week, while Dear Farmer is not cutting hay, there have been lots of opportunities for children to spend time with him while running around. The children have been very very pleased to have one-on-one time with their Papa. Dear Farmer, has also been very happy and pleased to get to connect with all of his children.
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