“Nothing looks like you think it will in motherhood.”

In this episode, I wanted to talk about motherhood and what being a mother on a farm looks like for me. My motherhood journey was not what I had anticipated and I had a hard time accepting that I couldn’t be as active on the farm as I wanted to be or thought I would be. Once I accepted that in this season of motherhood, my roles on the farm are different but will change one day, I am able to enjoy where I am in this season and find tasks that utilize my strengths.

[10:25]: Figuring out that balance

“Figuring out that balance between the things that really matter to us in this season of life and the things we want to be better at and finding ways to be better at them is a constant juggling act.”

[12:52] Being a mom on a farm

“Another thing that has been difficult for me to come to terms with is what being a mom on a farm would look like.” 

[18:45] Things that have worked for me

“I am trying to take on more responsibility because I realized that’s the part I miss the most.”

[24:48] Taking on responsibility gives me purpose

“Taking on responsibility gives me a sense of purpose and it’s something I really enjoy. I enjoy doing farm chores daily.”

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I’m your host, Lexi Wright. I started the Farming on Purpose Podcast from a passion for sharing the stories of agriculture from generations past, preserving the skills and lessons learned along the way, and ensuring the best of that is passed onto those who will continue to lead the way into the future of production agriculture.

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