It is Priceless @Lyndsaybowes. A real job, indeed. As a stay-home-father of two toddlers - (2 & 3 1/2) - I understand you have the hardest, non-paying, never-ending job that doesn't always get the appreciation it deserves. I have done it for nearly 4 years now and it's the hardest job that I'll never quit..😂The little moments make all the rest worthwhile.

It's a tough endeavor to take on; the task of keeping a home in order and operational, feeding a family, growing the food, keeping bills paid - it is incredibly difficult! It does have its rewarding moments though when you manage to keep everything balanced. It can feel like juggling.

Our Job Makes 9-5 Seem Easy Sometimes!
• We don't clock-out; we go to sleep at work and wake up there too
• No sick days, leave time, personal days

I love to joke about this stuff to my friends and then I'll say something like "I miss working only 94 hours a week." 😆

You certainly have your hands full, but at least your bellies aren't empty! Healthy garden and healthy chickens - that's a lot of work!!

A healthy, wholesome, loving environment is the greatest gift that you can give your children. No amount of money can buy that for anyone. It's a shame that more people won't know that sort of environment unless we, the parents, show the future HOW.

Great post and Good vibes to you and yours @lindsaybowes.