I thought it would be fun to re-post the most viewed Top Ten list from our year together. It's always interesting for me to go back and read what I've written... hope it is as equally enjoyable for you guys! Now, go rock the rest of 2014 and all it has to offer!
Originally Posted On May 27, 2014
As I wrote this list, I couldn't help but think of all the benefits to marrying a cowboy and what it means for our family. Life is good on the ranch living with a man who gets to wake up everyday and do what he loves. Then I added the picture and realized the best reason of all. THIS MAN IS SEXY! Whew! He gets me every time!
But to anyone considering tying the knot with one of these guys let me warn you...it ain't easy. Life is hard as a rancher's wife. And here are some reasons why.
10. Most cowboys eat meat. Lots of meat. I’m not against it, but sometimes all I can muster up from the kitchen is a pasta casserole. Bless it.
9. It is a dirty workplace. Dust, flies, varmints, blood, poop of all species, etc.
8. Working outside means extreme temperature most of the year. Blazing fiery furnace in the summer and bitter yeti-kinda-cold in the winter. Not pleasant for all parties involved.
7. Most cowboys are not concerned with fashion…which is fine, but they will never understand the importance of catching a good sale on shoes and the euphoria it brings. Hypothetically.
6. You will spend many hours listening to reasons the cattle didn’t do as well this year, how many bales of hay we need for the winter and the rain...good or bad we have to talk about the rain. And so many other boring topics that you pretend are important because let’s face it…it does put food on the table.
5. Just when you are all dressed and ready to go somewhere nice, a calf will need to be pulled.
4. You will know more about udders, testicle girth, dehorning and so many other veterinary science phenomenon than you ever wanted. Or should I say, NEVER wanted.
3. “When the rooster crows”… that’s when they get up. Luckily in this case the “rooster” is merely an alarm clock before dawn which can be halted by a switch on the bedside table as the cowboy leaves me in peace.
2. The laundry. Oh My! Filthy. Nasty. Just gross. The likes of which would be far too inappropriate to try and describe through words any further.
1. It makes you a Cowgirl by default. And that is not something I had ever anticipated myself being ...FROM THIS SIDE OF THIRTY.
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