Our grandkids are involved in 4-H and raising market hogs. They brought home their new little pigs a couple weeks ago and so we went to meet them.
We have Amelia, Gwendolyn, and Penelope.  They’re so sweet, and aren’t they just too cute???

For those of you who haven’t spent time with pigs, you’re missing out! My kids raised pigs in 4-H also, and I remember being very surprised the first year we had them at how friendly and sociable they are. Their little grunts and squeals become quite endearing! County Fair time was always bittersweet, having to say goodbye to that year’s project after the livestock auction.  Lots of tears by boys and girls (and moms) alike as we said our goodbyes, but a healthy dose of real-life too.   The kids quickly bounced back and were happy to have a break from the twice daily pen cleaning, feeding, walking and training to get them ready for show-time at the county fair.  It didn’t take long and they were excited and planning for the next year’s project.  I’m so glad to see my grandkids getting the same opportunity; it’s such an incredible lesson in responsibility.  One proud Mom and Grammy here!!!

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