As usual, mine went to fast, but it was great to go back to Iowa and see family and friends once again. On Friday evening Chasen and I went to church in Melcher and picked up supper on the way back to the field. I never thought I would say it, but thank God for Casey's! I ate lunch super early on Friday and was famished by time we got some pizza. When hungry, it truly is beautiful how there is a Casey's in every small town in Iowa; and if your lucky there may be two!
It rained Saturday morning just enough to keep the men from doing fieldwork. Got to love Iowa springs! So most of the day was spent moving cattle, prepping field equipment, and for me cleaning the house. I was quite sure after spending most of Saturday elbow deep in Fabulouso I smelt like green apple blossoms. I guess there are worse things in life!
Chasen's grandparents came up for lunch on Easter Sunday. We had a terrifically tasty lunch and I enjoyed wedding conversation with the grandmas-it is hard to believe that the big day will be here in 110 days!
After lunch Chasen and I checked cows; they only have 22 head left to calve. He spotted a heifer that had just begun to push so we decided to move her up to the barn. While moving cattle there was a brief moment of time, when I was actually proud of my dog:
- She stayed out of the way when we got cattle into the lot (running frantically from the bull).
- She was quiet and stayed out of the way as we pushed the heifer into the barn (the bull went into the barn with the heifer).
- And she helped me push out a heifer that had snuck into the lot (of course after the bull had left).
After a half hours time Chasen decided he was going to pull the calf. So he put on some sleeves and began to position the calf inside the heifer for the pulling process. Once that was settled, him and cousin Kyle began to pull out the little fella by his front legs. First the hooves appeared, then his tiny nose, and eventually his eyes, head, shoulders, and then he slipped right on out! I did all I could to help: mainly providing motivational support and some lubrication around the birth canal. He was quite a lively little thing and was up within 5 minutes of being pulled. It was probably one of the coolest Easter gifts on record (my condolences to the Easter Bunny).
However, helping with the pull solidified the fact I will not be having kids for quite some time; or at least I see a scheduled pregnancy and c-section in my future. In fact I told Chasen that is the only way to go. He agreed with me and questioned, "why else do they still make 1-piece swimsuits?" And I have to admit, he has a great point:::
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