Really? I spend literally three times the length of the entire post writing and photos just in the title and opening paragraph. I never know if it really grabs people. I know when I don't get captivated by those opening lines you can scrap the rest of the post.

YAY for slower chores with little ones. I don't wish away the time until they can drive the tractor (yikes) although the older ones (my stepsons) can - they don't want to! City kids. Can you blame them?