Ranch wives Know, Volume 2

If you're going to get married, and either of you (or both of you) are active in a ranch operation, just pick a day. Any day. There will never be a "convenient" day. Just don't choose a day during calving, seeding, haying, or shipping and you'll be fine.

Plans are meant to be canceled. Why else would you have cattle?

Sandals are rarely appropriate footwear for anything, unless you are at least 20 miles from home.

Hot meals are a delicacy. You eventually get used to reheating meals at 9:30 at night…

There are 2 kinds of dirt. Filthy dirt, like what mixes with manure to make your home smell like a feedlot, and dirt-dirt, which is the dirt that gets drug in from the field, the garden, and your loved ones work clothes. One needs attention immediately, the other does not.

Don't take anything said while backing up trailers, sorting cattle, or rescuing your husband from a breakdown personally. These high-stress situations rarely bring out the best in anyone.

Kiss and makeup, even if you are still a little angry. It keeps him coming back.

A good sense of humor, a lot of grace, and a strong stomach are important for your sanity.

Don't forget to laugh and love hard. Those two things can fix all the things twine and duct tape can't. 😉

❤️ Richelle