I have a huge favor to ask. W (youngest) has been struggling w/school. He feels he is dumb & will never be good @ anything. 💔💔
While helping dad haul corn, W snapped a beautiful pic of 2night's sunset. Would u all help boost his confidence & let him know he is talented? TIA!💞
Having issues with a slow grain cart driver? Trucker talking too much at the elevator, backing everything up?
No problem! Give Wyatt a call to have your own hopper extension accessory (not my words) designed & hand built. 🤣 Carpet farming 2.0?
Parenting is rough, man. No matter how many ways or x's we'd try to reassure this guy that he's smart, clever & talented, he disagreed.
Today he rec'd a book, hat, keychain & notebook from
@JohnDeere
.
This book! 😲 Over 70 letters of encouragement from 70+ employees!! 1/5
Local farmer put a post on FB looking for bean walkers. Only wanted high schoolers or older. He had 18 hoes avail. Twenty-seven plus {27+} kids showed up. Eleven pulled by hand. He turned away additional kids.
Further proof that this generation is willing & ready to work. 🤘🏼
Giving thks & holding each other tight tonight. On his way to school r oldest slid into oncoming traffic. Miraculously, he walked away frm this. Unbelievably fortunate.
• Life is precious.
• Hug your loved ones. ❤️
• Tell those important to u that u appreciate them.
Happy Thanksgiving friends & fam! Grateful to have another day to spend with gramma who says, “never pass up the best part of the meal - dessert!” She’s 98 yrs young so she must be onto something, right?
My kid welded a part for CAT at his new job… in other words, he landed the fabrication welding position I tweeted about last month.
Not bad for a high school junior. Proud momma!
In 25 years of being part of this farm, this has been the hardest harvest. Like any farm family, there are disagreements. We’ve long needed integration of younger generations.
Today things came to a head. I hope we’re at a tipping point w/positive change & less stress ahead.
She actually prefers to be called grandma, but you're correct Tyler, she ain't playing. She's as independent as they come. Y'all, please meet my mom. Her famous photo is making the rounds on social again. 😂😂
I'm working as an escort today. Proud of these two cousins for working on the 50 Yard Challenge - mowing for Veterans, disabled, single parents & our older generation. CK out
@iamrodneysmith
's TL for more info & how your kids can participate, too!
Feeling like the luckiest mom on earth as I accompany not one but two of my boys to this year’s
@NationalFFA
Convention. All of these kids inspire my daily.
These late nights, the loneliness creeps in as the halls soften. Esp tonight, missing my hubby & boys. As surgery prep began 3/23, I knew I had a mountain ahead. Little did I know how steep this climb would be. Would I have fought knowing I'd be here nearly a month later? Idk.
A former boss once shared that at times, the next best step in life, can be a step back; pause, reflect & prioritize.
Our beacon of light & cardigan Queen, Janelle, is taking similar advice. Focusing on her health, girls, etc… is where she needs to be in this season. 🧵
It needs to stop. A man's company, which employees 1,500 people, is being driven into the ground because someone disagrees with him?
Read that again
What country are we living in?
We've gone too far
Six months ago today, I was septic & losing my fight w/Crohn’s. Not only am I here, I’ve far exceeded expectations.
If you are going through hell, it is OK to stop & rest. The sun WILL rise tomorrow. Life might not be better but you’ll have the fuel to fight.👊🏽
Prom After-hours Prep. Because, “Watching movies all night in a barn is far better than paying to be locked in the school all night.”
I ❤️ that they want to be here.
Never in a million years did I think I would retweet this individual. Never did I think I would say what I'm abt to say.
Hate him, despise him, like him, love him, respect, disrespect, I don't care.
He is right. Shame on Congress.
Life’s fragility is humbling.
Awoke at 6:37am w/call-
#2
was in a head-on collision. Walked away from the ER w/concussion, whiplash & shoulder injury🙏🏽
Still awake, l lay near my gramma. Counting respirations, holding her hand & praying for comfort as she nears end of life.
I'm going to get harassed for saying this but every man should know how to cook, bake & care for his children/fam so his wife can go out & hunt or work in the barn. It's part of being an incredible nurturer, caregiver & spouse. I'm lucky mine understands this completely.
I’m going to get harassed for saying this but every woman should know how to cook and bake for her loved ones. It’s part of being an incredible nurturer and caregiver.
Over the wkend tragedy hit. SxS accident w/6 kids (20-2yrs), 2 fatalities & serious injuries.
Take time to discuss safety, give instruction & boundaries for SxSs, atx's, etc..
A family woke up yesterday w/2 of their 3 kids gone. A neighbor boy is barely hanging on.
Super proud mom moment. Note-I'm not allowed to post any more pics of the oldest. He never said I couldn't take a selfie w/him in the bkgrnd. He just won Champion Jersey!
Hey
@stephenathome
@colbertlateshow
I would like to invite you &
#NataliePortman
on a multi-state tour of various sizes & types of farms & ranches. There are books, movies, media hype; the only way you'll know the truth is by actually visiting. Will you accept?
One day he was wearing his 1st tuxedo, running down an aisle carrying a ring & telling our Pastor to 'stop the wedding!' He needed candy.
13 yrs later, the youngman is attending his 1st prom, in his 2nd tux 💗
Time goes fast folks. Take nothing 4 granted.
#proudmomma
Proud mom moment. This will seem trivial to most. When the herd was sold in '13, showing (our marketing piece) continued w/ aspirations to compete at small, local fairs. Never dreamed we would show on this scale again. Middle son won the Southern National Sr 3rd yo class today.
Not sympathy tweet…rather, encouragement & hope.
#1
: My lifelines after 3 major surgeries, April 2022
#2
: Wk later, NG tubes removed
#3
: 2 days ago, traveling & living
Several of you are going thru horrible health struggles & rough times.
Never give up. Fight. Always forward
Deepest gratitude to you all. After almost four days following the stroke, she passed.
The suffering is over. My grandparents have been reunited.
Death is inevitable; yet my heart is broken.
I am privileged to have been a granddaughter of one amazing woman.
Life’s fragility is humbling.
Awoke at 6:37am w/call-
#2
was in a head-on collision. Walked away from the ER w/concussion, whiplash & shoulder injury🙏🏽
Still awake, l lay near my gramma. Counting respirations, holding her hand & praying for comfort as she nears end of life.
In honor & support of our Cardigan Queen,
@tootsbeanzinga
, I wore mine for today's
#Entyvio
infusion appearance. Positive thoughts, prayers, good mojo, whatever you've got to make this stuff start working again, are all greatly appreciated!! 💪🏽👊🏽
Deep thoughts & transparent thread about marriage... 1/10 While r recent trip to Mexico has made life financially challenging, I wouldn't change it for the world.
Having that time to reconnect to my spouse w/o pressures of farming, parenting responsibilities or
"I'm not trying to be the best female coach. I'm trying to be the best coach." Katie Sowers
This is perspective that I can support - even if we have other beliefs which differ {gasp}. Don't hire me bc of my packaging. Hire me bc I'm damn good at what I do.
This is an awesome day. Its
#CrohnsAndColitisAwarenessWeek
& I'm receiving my
#Entyvio
infusion. I'm thankful for modern technology for a med which has significantly improved my life. Is it perfect? No. Most of the time it gives more good days that bad. That's all I can ask. 👍
Thank you all for helping change this child's future.
For doing what we couldn't bc 'moms & dads are supposed to tell him kind things.'
Thank you to everyone at
@JohnDeere
.
The efforts you have made speak volumes abt the heart & culture of your company. ❤️
5/5
Our hearts are full & minds blown by the compassion shown from the employees of
@JohnDeere
. You've provided our boys w/career possibilities, encouragement & kindness. Thank you. ❤️
*More pics will be over on IG: jennyschweigert
Another vehicle pulls out in front of us, blocking the main entrance of BassPro. Lets out their passengers.
Husband: Come on you moron!
Me: Shh...don't talk like that in front of the kids.
10yo: Yeah, that's not right! (proud mom)
10yo: It should be inconsiderate moron!
🤦🏼♀️
This happened. As part of a trade agreement in our household, the boys now have their mini-donkey. In exchange, I'll be able to get a horse & can then trail ride w/my momma.
First, we need a name for this dude. Any suggestions?
Expectations of my Mayo Clinic visit aren't reality. Today, I had a chance for a 3rd opinion. When the
#1
GI medical facility in the country is out of answers, there's two choices. Accept defeat or keep going. Headed home tomorrow, I'm choosing
#2
. That's all I know.
Last night 16 negotiated curfew & threw me for a loop. On the table HE put having his phone taken away; phone gone one day for every minute he was late.
A girl is involved with this. I just know it.
Dilemma: My brain is fried & I need a good caption for this pic taken this am. These are a few of our FFA guys & gals. Its tractor day of
#ffaweek
. Ideas gr8ly appreciated!
If you've ever wondered where I get my sense of adventure, here you are...
Yes, someone used a picture of my own mother to create a meme. Lord only knows what she's doing. Who in the world let her drive that thing?!
We lost grandpa in early Oct. & I had not seen my Gramma until today. At 96, she beat covid. It did weaken her mind. I'm thankful for the time we spent this summer talking & recording.
Make that call, visit, msg, etc... Family, blood or not, is paramount.
Crushed it. Three months ago I would have laughed if someone said I would be able to do this today.
First solo kayak trip in way too long. Endless thoughts, in retrospect. But this was for me. It feels fantastic.
#noexcuses
#alwaysforward
It will take two chargers to charge one car. Est. fastest time to charge: 40 min.
Each charger pulls 800 amp 208 volt, 3 phase. In English=more electricity that it takes to run a house.
Youngest asks: Where will they get the energy to run the chargers?
Today is our 23rd wedding anniversary. Like most marriages, there's been many ups & downs...keeping life competitive, ornery & fun has kept us going. Even though he claims I started it, 🙄😏 this passed year I found photo
#1
. I believe it speaks for itself. Ammiright?!
Prom 2020 is a go! So glad we decided to reschedule for today. This is significantly better than 44 degrees & 3 in of rain. Her dress is exquisite. ♥️
#promathome
Not the best pic but this was date night. He picked me up from my veh w/the 4 wheeler, orange & drove me out to r newest blind. He only brought 1 gun. I asked why-bc he only had an either sex tag left & if there was a buck he wanted me to get it. ❤
A crazy day thanks to a certain report. Love re-learning the elevator life, watching contracts, weighing & probing.
The part that wins my ♥️ is interacting w/folks. Covid has made this difficult. At the end of the day, it's giving kids a simple sucker that makes me smile.
I love this man more than life. He instilled the value of education, hard work & lived experience. His love & dedication to our country was unmatched. His love for his family, even more so. RIP grandpa. I'm so proud to be your granddaughter. Forever my hero & in my ❤️
A friend of our oldest, a senior in HS, has been doing the eLearning choice thru the school.
We recently learned he has also moved to Iowa & is working for a farm 40+ hrs a week.
Let that sink in.
Saw a tweet about how microwaving your coffee to reheat is a sin.
I laughed & laughed & laughed. Then said, you must not have kids.
Probably an accident but now I'm blocked. 😅☕
Tonight's football game resembled a scene from a movie. A young man from the opposing team was taken away by ambulance. At the end of the game, their team kneeled to pray. Our boys quickly joined. This is a photo of both teams praying together. ❤
This morning my husband told me he's taking me out on a date!!! (Last "date" was Mexico)
I got pretty excited cause we're going to a fine steakhouse. 💃💃💃
I then realized tonight is his annual company dinner. 🙄 At least I get steak.
Just out here living out a dream my best friend growing up & I had but never fulfilled. She passed at the end of July. Thk you, thk you, thk you
@SaltSassCattle
for making this possible. ❤️
#riding4mjaye
This afternoon we experienced watching 1 of at least 6 area field fires. Additionally, a head-on collision occured due to the smoke.
Thankful for numerous volunteer firefighters, EMTs, farmers-ck video, truckers, etc... for getting it out.
#ilwx
#cilwx