I love your advice for kids. I will share it with my sister.
What makes this so powerful is that it's not just about playing—it's about giving kids a sense of control in a world where they often feel powerless. I enjoyed the pictures, Cecilia.
“The corn is as high as an elephant’s eye” That was such a hugely enjoyable walkabout. I think we are beginning to get quite a good idea of the layout of the farmy. Those poppops appear even cheekier than before you went away. Catching up with all the pigs was, as ever, a real treat. Thank you so much, good to have you back.
Yes glad you're back and thank you for the walk-about. It does my heart good to see the creatures all doing well. WaiWai looks healthy and content. The popups so cute. How much will they grow, I'm wondering. Wow! The corn looks great!
Wai Wai is the perfect gentleman pig. Not for him the hassling and fighting of the other two big pigs. For a pig who has gone through such a trying time for so long, he certainly seems to be content where he now finds himself.
Yes!! You are right. I never thought about it but he is a gentleman pig!! And he is very happy that Tima is locked away in her field while he is free to roam.
Thank you for returning for a walk about with us.. I enjoyed the farm tour, so sweet & leisurely, after my morning of watching cycle racing in Portugal & the French Alpes on tv. I can't get my sound adjusted just right to hear your every soft-spoken word, but I do get most of your commentary. I well remember hot, damp & sodden Augusts in the country, & much prefer them to dusty drought years. I can almost smell the mud & rank & robust weeds. How I love all your curious & responsive Farmy residents, especially the sleepy ducks, drowsing Boo by the pond & the kitties who start primping for you as you come near. Be careful of that big snake egg-bandit who may still be lurking in the barn loft.
I think the snake has relocated to the chook house - or maybe it is another one! I will remember to talk louder next time! Thank you for letting me know. I tend to be a little TOO conversational.
I gather the most natural way for kids to play would have been when they played with older children. Adults are not designed to play for hours but we've lost the mixed-age play groups through industrialisation... That said, I agree a person is better than a toy 🧸
Families like the one I was visiting in California do have mixed age play though it almost always ends up in a quarrel and the little fellow losing out with the loudest in the family winning. This system of play was taught to me by a therapist in London many years ago to help enable a little boy with a stutter. And I still find it very useful for some of the anxious children I encounter in my travels. Of course later on this becomes chatting and discourse. One on one. As the children grow.
I love your advice for kids. I will share it with my sister.
What makes this so powerful is that it's not just about playing—it's about giving kids a sense of control in a world where they often feel powerless. I enjoyed the pictures, Cecilia.
I wish you a happy week ahead.
Thank you lovely. It is very important that kids feel powerful and learn to use that power well. And thank you for the share!
“The corn is as high as an elephant’s eye” That was such a hugely enjoyable walkabout. I think we are beginning to get quite a good idea of the layout of the farmy. Those poppops appear even cheekier than before you went away. Catching up with all the pigs was, as ever, a real treat. Thank you so much, good to have you back.
The PopPops are so cute!! And yes! The corn is really high this year!
Oklahoma right? The musical?
Everyone and everything looks well and well cared for in the video. Love seeing things in real time!
I enjoy showing you too! 😀
Yes glad you're back and thank you for the walk-about. It does my heart good to see the creatures all doing well. WaiWai looks healthy and content. The popups so cute. How much will they grow, I'm wondering. Wow! The corn looks great!
They won’t grow too big. About as big as the charlottes are now. I think.
Pat there is a TKG Take Ten coming at 5 tonight (Tues) with the little piggies - thought I would let you know !
Wai Wai is the perfect gentleman pig. Not for him the hassling and fighting of the other two big pigs. For a pig who has gone through such a trying time for so long, he certainly seems to be content where he now finds himself.
Yes!! You are right. I never thought about it but he is a gentleman pig!! And he is very happy that Tima is locked away in her field while he is free to roam.
Thank you for returning for a walk about with us.. I enjoyed the farm tour, so sweet & leisurely, after my morning of watching cycle racing in Portugal & the French Alpes on tv. I can't get my sound adjusted just right to hear your every soft-spoken word, but I do get most of your commentary. I well remember hot, damp & sodden Augusts in the country, & much prefer them to dusty drought years. I can almost smell the mud & rank & robust weeds. How I love all your curious & responsive Farmy residents, especially the sleepy ducks, drowsing Boo by the pond & the kitties who start primping for you as you come near. Be careful of that big snake egg-bandit who may still be lurking in the barn loft.
I think the snake has relocated to the chook house - or maybe it is another one! I will remember to talk louder next time! Thank you for letting me know. I tend to be a little TOO conversational.
Not TOO conversational, at all! Just soft-spoken. The Animal Whisperer. They all hear you very well, so it's probably My EARS.
I gather the most natural way for kids to play would have been when they played with older children. Adults are not designed to play for hours but we've lost the mixed-age play groups through industrialisation... That said, I agree a person is better than a toy 🧸
Families like the one I was visiting in California do have mixed age play though it almost always ends up in a quarrel and the little fellow losing out with the loudest in the family winning. This system of play was taught to me by a therapist in London many years ago to help enable a little boy with a stutter. And I still find it very useful for some of the anxious children I encounter in my travels. Of course later on this becomes chatting and discourse. One on one. As the children grow.
Sounds like the eldest weren't used to playing with younger kids, or hadn't had that experience themselves when they were smaller.
Your technique sounds perfect for helping someone overcome a concern or personality difference, and each child needs something unique!
What lovely corn. It looks like August.
Indeed it does!! Though wetter and cooler than our usual Augusts!