Tying Up Loose Ends - Part 1

As was looking back at a few posts and remembering that I was supposed to go private, I realized that I had a few loose ends that needed to be dealt with. First, I am not going private just yet. I am pretty sure I was reacting out of shock. Spencer has tightened up our security and I am going to wait and see if anything else weird happens to our blog. Just in case anyone was wondering.

Secondly, I promised a post about a farm expansion. In our elementary school 4-H involvement is mandatory. Ben has has art work at the fair, done projects, and given speeches. The latest to come home was the Sheep Project. Of course, he just HAD to get a sheep. (That enthusiasm hasn't lasted.) I read and re-read the letter and was seriously considering letting him participate. When else would we we able to do that. We are all set up for live stock out here. I want my children to experience all types of different things. I was going over the details one day and realized that even though we could keep a few sheep and were more than able to care for them, how in the world were we going to get them to the various showing and fairs?! I think that a truck and trailer purchase is going above the call of duty for a 4th grade 4-H project. Don't you? I also don't think the sheep would be too fond of being strapped into the extra seat belt in the mini-van. (Every time I picture that I laugh!) So, although I honestly had every intention of turning Benjamin into Farmer Ben, I really don't think it is going to happen. I am actually a little disappointed, go figure!