Just You and Me and a Field Full of Taters

by Amanda Wells // June 15, 2015 // No Comments

Captivated, I lean against Hubs and watch behind the tractor as the potatoes roll up the harvester, along the boom and drop into the field truck driving along next to us. No matter how many times I see it, I... Continue reading →

If You’re Gonna Be Dumb, You Gotta Be Tough!

by Amanda Wells // June 15, 2015 // No Comments

The pancakes bubbled up and I grabbed the spatula to flip them just as something slammed into the back of my knees, forcing them into the oven glass. I turned to see Jelly holding an empty laundry basket against... Continue reading →

Wrestling an Octopus

by Amanda Wells // June 6, 2015 // No Comments

Have you ever wrestled an octopus? I imagine you have because I am fairly certain I am not alone in experiencing this…..phenomenon. I’ve been blessed to have my oldest two daughters as big helpers. I’m so thankful God knew... Continue reading →

Fix My Eyes

by Amanda Wells // June 2, 2015 // No Comments

The optician stared at me, sitting uncomfortably in the hard chair in his office waiting for him to write a prescription for new contacts. I knew he said something but I was distracted, peering past the door where my six... Continue reading →

Watch Out for Snakes!

by Amanda Wells // May 18, 2015 // 1 Comment

My daughter gave me one of those adorable handwritten “All About Mom” questionnaires she filled out in Sunday School last week for Mother’s Day. I chuckled when I read it. My job is to watch kids (I only watch my... Continue reading →

Silent Suffering

by Amanda Wells // May 11, 2015 // No Comments

“My tummy hurts!” wailed three-year-old Jelly on our way home from church last night. By the time we arrived home, he had fat little tears sliding down his soft cheeks. I hugged him and sent him to change into... Continue reading →

Guest Post at Homeschool Scholastics

by Amanda Wells // May 10, 2015 // No Comments

I’m thrilled I was asked to guest post over at Homeschool Scholastics–my first guest post ever! We had a great time cooking in the kitchen last week and I shared some fun photos and tips to save your sanity when... Continue reading →

The Farm Wyfe

Faith, Family, and Farming

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