Have I ever mentioned that we farmers don’t get a vacay? It’s true! Animals need to be fed, cows need to be milked and though crops can take a few days of no water, they don’t exactly like it very much. It’s one of those little details that are left out of those books promoting the homesteader lifestyle. It has been a whole year since I have been home to visit my parents in Miami and I have missed them so.
Lucky for me, Alex and Lewis had the time to house sit and Matilda went to summer camp, also known as a friends raw milk dairy where she is hopefully getting bred. I went to see her on Saturday and she was out in the field with all her new cow friends. I am expecting to receive at least a postcard but you know how forgetful cows can be 🙂
Anyhoo, this was definitely my chance to hit the road with the kids and they have been counting down the days all week. Yesterday, I spent the day washing clothes and packing, making snacks to take with us and making sure everything on the farm was ok before we leave. We got on the road pretty early and drove 2 hours to pick up my niece and nephew in Orlando so they could join their cousins for a week of fun at Abuela and Abuelo’s house (that is grandmother and grandfather in spanish). All together the trip from our house to my parents is 5 hours plus a little longer today waiting for my brother at our meetup spot so I could keep his kids. I am so happy to spend time with my niece and nephew, each time I see them they seem double the size.
Tomorrow will be our first full day here but already I am sure I have recovered a few of the pounds I lost while I was sick a few days ago (have I ever told you how good Cuban food is?). It is so good to hug my parents. As soon as I walked in the door that familiar smell I get whenever I am at their house, filled my soul with joy. I took a big breath in and immediately felt relaxed and happy.
I will post some of our adventures tomorrow. Right now, I am taking a knitting project to bed and getting some rest. Driving far distances really tires me out!
Have a wonderful time!! Mmmmm……Cuban food………have some for me! 🙂
You have such a beautiful family. Visiting grandparents is such a joy. Looking forward to pictures and stories from you trip.
For about half a second I thought "Matilda" was one of your children….lol. Enjoy your mini-vacation!
oh haha I can see how that would happen…silly me!
Well, I have to say many of our animals are nearly children! 🙂 We are very lucky that in our rural community we have neighbors willing and capable to care for our livestock when we are away. We certainly love them for it!