Summer Camp: Visiting Aunt Jeannie's Farm
There is no doubt that Traci's kids are the descendants of farmers.
My mom is one of sixteen kids. (Yes, you read that correctly-sixteen. 16. one-six. XVI.) Aunt Jeannie is my mom's youngest sister and she and her wonderful family live on a small farm. They have goats, hens, a rooster, and dogs. As Traci's kids have gotten older, they've come to love trips to Aunt Jean's farm. Now, as Traci spends countless hours at Ohio State receiving her medical care, Aunt Jean has offered to let Aedan and Willy to attend "summer camp" at her farm just north of Columbus.
Aedan and Will both love helping Cousin Hannah with her chores. Every time they visit, the beg to assist Hannah in her daily routine. Feeding the goats and hens couldn't be more fun. Collecting eggs can't be beat. It's no wonder Hannah is, by far, their favorite cousin. Unfortunately, this week Hannah is in Canada with her other cousins, leaving Aedan and Willy to brave the farm with Rachel, Hannah's older sister.
Here's a glimpse of what has happened so far (Thanks to Aunt Jean and Rachel):
While Cousin Rachel is brushing Aedan's incredibly tangled hair, Aedan begins to chant, "Nobody loves me. Not even Hannah."
Rachel responds, "But sometimes sisters are annoying. Isn't it nice to be away from Willy sometimes?" Puzzled, Aedan responds, "Willy is NEVER annoying! When's Hannah coming?"
Aedan is sure she knows when the chores must be completed, even if the adults don't agree. "Rachel, pleeeeeeeeease. It's time to do chores." Five minutes later, "Rachel. It's time to do chores. CHORES NEED to be done. RACHEL!" Five minutes later, "RAAAACHEL...CHOOOOOORES!" (And so on.)
Willy understands the importance of being green. Willy: "Recycle? I know what recycle is! That's when you make these boxes into a playhouse!" Yes, Willy. That's exactly what it is. Very good.
Upon being told that Willy should draw plans for the house he wants to build: "Okay, we need glue. Does the cannery have glue? Lots of glue."
Another delightfully honest exchange:
Aunt Jean: "Willy, your sister doesn't seem to be too happy about being wet. Do you know how she got wet?"
Willy: "I sprayed her with the hose."
Aunt Jean: "Was that an accident?"
Willy: "No"
Aunt Jean: "Why don't you go in and tell her you're sorry anyway."
Willy: "Ok."
The Seabrooks have been catching baby possums in a live trap. Recently, Rachel found Aedan pouting.
Rachel: "What's the matter, Aedan?"
Aedan: "Joshua is being naughty. He is a naughty BOY! He won't let me do something and I am just not very happy."
Can you guess what Josh wouldn't let her do? If you guessed pet the biting possum, you win.
Willy rushes to Aunt Jean and presents her with an egg.
Willy: "Here's an egg!"
Aunt Jean: "What are we going to do with that egg?"
Willy: "Make scrambled eggs!"
Aunt Jean looks outside--um, maybe after we chase all the chickens back to the coop.
I like this story because a few weeks ago when my family took an impromptu vacation to Sugar Island, my dad found a live clam while kayaking. He pulled it out of the water and showed Aedan who begged my dad to take it home to make clam soup. With their food obsession, I'm confident that both Aedan and Willy really are Traci's kids.
I'm sure that there are plenty more stories to come and Aunt Jean--if you're reading this--keep them coming!! <3
My mom is one of sixteen kids. (Yes, you read that correctly-sixteen. 16. one-six. XVI.) Aunt Jeannie is my mom's youngest sister and she and her wonderful family live on a small farm. They have goats, hens, a rooster, and dogs. As Traci's kids have gotten older, they've come to love trips to Aunt Jean's farm. Now, as Traci spends countless hours at Ohio State receiving her medical care, Aunt Jean has offered to let Aedan and Willy to attend "summer camp" at her farm just north of Columbus.
Aedan and Will both love helping Cousin Hannah with her chores. Every time they visit, the beg to assist Hannah in her daily routine. Feeding the goats and hens couldn't be more fun. Collecting eggs can't be beat. It's no wonder Hannah is, by far, their favorite cousin. Unfortunately, this week Hannah is in Canada with her other cousins, leaving Aedan and Willy to brave the farm with Rachel, Hannah's older sister.
Here's a glimpse of what has happened so far (Thanks to Aunt Jean and Rachel):
While Cousin Rachel is brushing Aedan's incredibly tangled hair, Aedan begins to chant, "Nobody loves me. Not even Hannah."
Rachel responds, "But sometimes sisters are annoying. Isn't it nice to be away from Willy sometimes?" Puzzled, Aedan responds, "Willy is NEVER annoying! When's Hannah coming?"
Aedan is sure she knows when the chores must be completed, even if the adults don't agree. "Rachel, pleeeeeeeeease. It's time to do chores." Five minutes later, "Rachel. It's time to do chores. CHORES NEED to be done. RACHEL!" Five minutes later, "RAAAACHEL...CHOOOOOORES!" (And so on.)
Willy understands the importance of being green. Willy: "Recycle? I know what recycle is! That's when you make these boxes into a playhouse!" Yes, Willy. That's exactly what it is. Very good.
Upon being told that Willy should draw plans for the house he wants to build: "Okay, we need glue. Does the cannery have glue? Lots of glue."
Another delightfully honest exchange:
Aunt Jean: "Willy, your sister doesn't seem to be too happy about being wet. Do you know how she got wet?"
Willy: "I sprayed her with the hose."
Aunt Jean: "Was that an accident?"
Willy: "No"
Aunt Jean: "Why don't you go in and tell her you're sorry anyway."
Willy: "Ok."
The Seabrooks have been catching baby possums in a live trap. Recently, Rachel found Aedan pouting.
Rachel: "What's the matter, Aedan?"
Aedan: "Joshua is being naughty. He is a naughty BOY! He won't let me do something and I am just not very happy."
Can you guess what Josh wouldn't let her do? If you guessed pet the biting possum, you win.
Willy rushes to Aunt Jean and presents her with an egg.
Willy: "Here's an egg!"
Aunt Jean: "What are we going to do with that egg?"
Willy: "Make scrambled eggs!"
Aunt Jean looks outside--um, maybe after we chase all the chickens back to the coop.
I like this story because a few weeks ago when my family took an impromptu vacation to Sugar Island, my dad found a live clam while kayaking. He pulled it out of the water and showed Aedan who begged my dad to take it home to make clam soup. With their food obsession, I'm confident that both Aedan and Willy really are Traci's kids.
I'm sure that there are plenty more stories to come and Aunt Jean--if you're reading this--keep them coming!! <3
Okay, these pictures are from the last trip to the farm when Hannah was present. Don't judge me.