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A Very Sad Cow

Three of the moms had babies that were nursing.

One little calf was out wandering around, eating wildflowers and having a man to man conversation with the bull.  So that left one mom feeling kinda left out and not very needed by her baby.  She was over by the fence where I was standing.

I was explaining to her that I know exactly how she feels.  Heck, my baby is all the way back in Missouri and I hardly ever get to see him.  I miss him a lot but he’s happy and he’s all grown up and that’s what’s happening with her baby.  He’s growing up and he’s over spending time with the man cow . . doing what boys/men do.  I told her it really is sad at first when they no longer want to spend so much time with you but first thing you know,  you enjoy your freedom.  Oh, yes, it hurts and sometimes out of the clear blue . . you think everything is fine and then your heart just feels empty and you miss your baby and you bust out crying.  Then I looked up and . . oh, no . . she was crying!

Then I was crying!  I felt so bad for her!  I was trying to make her feel better and I made her cry!

Seriously . . it is sad when our kids grow up and leave us or we move away and leave them but who knew cows got so sad about an empty nest?

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  1. Oh man Judy, that is so funny! I can just picture you and the cow crying. I just hope Vince didn’t see you two 🙂 What a sight that must have been. Hugs to you and your cow friend.

  2. Sheesh, Judy…

    Now you have ME crying. I know just how you feel…my babies are grown up.

    (Seriously, I’ve got tears rolling down my cheeks.)

    Hugs to all the mommies out there who sometimes have empty hearts, even though we KNOW this is the way it’s supposed to be for our babies.

  3. Poor mama, I to know how she feels. She has a very pretty face. Maybe if you tell her, she will feel better. We always had milk cows on the farm when I was little – always enjoyed them.

  4. Darn it, I’m crying too! It’s great that you have someone so close that understands.
    Reminds me of being in high school, telling Rosie Cow all my troubles while milking. She was not judgmental at all. I miss Rosie Cow.

  5. At least our babies won’t be sold for hamburger! OK, OK, I spoiled the poignant moment. Sorry

  6. I’m crying too! My boys are on the verge of leaving me. One minute I can’t wait and maybe have a better sewing area from one of their bedrooms and the next my heart breaks because I never want them to leave me. I mean, who will kill the bugs?

  7. Thanks for reminding me Judy how much I miss my kids and grandchildren. We will be home in a couple of weeks, can’t wait to see them. I think animals understand more than we think they do. Hey, we are all moms. We love our kids!!

  8. God Judy I do not know if this is sad or funny. I’m laughing and crying at the same time. Honestly. I know you went into town yesterday so you can not be that lonely that you have to talk to the cows so you must really be missing Chad. So I guess Sad I am only two hours away from all my kiddies but I still do not get to see them often so color me sad too.
    On a brighter note I’m putting the label on “Making Ends Meet” Only took me a year to get it quilted. Pictures as soon as the sun comes out. We have had rain for 3 days. Shirley in green Oklahoma

  9. Am I the only one who felt a giggle coming about “empty nests”…..right on the heels of all your recent posts about all your little chick purchases?!? Maybe it’s subliminal: we know we, at some point, have to deal with the ’empty nest’ so there are other areas we make sure that “empty” doesn’t apply! Seriously(?) though, we used to milk Jerseys and that last pic had me close to tears!!! I very clearly remember those big brown eyes with those incredibly long lashes—–our ‘girls’! Time to wander over to your lovely coop and check on your little feathered, and almost feathered darlings. Hugs, D

  10. Okay I see nests in our future: Empty nests, making a nest and chicks laying eggs in nests. My little chick hasn’t left the nest yet. I am torn between the two. I want her to fly the nest but I don’t want her to go. I guess all mothers feel this way about their babies. Even furry mothers.

    Trina

  11. Every time a new chapter came into her/my life like: her first day of preschool, Going on the plane with her class to another city w/o me. Each event brought tears to my eyes. And my DH was sensitive to those times too, he was there to give me a hug. OK. Now I am crying. LOL.
    Trina

  12. My son will be leaving for college this fall and even though I’m very excited for him, I already miss him.

  13. I miss my kids and also miss the kids who came and stayed awhile. My daughter lives in NB Canada – so I don’t get to see her often – but I DO get to talk to her pretty much weekly – and then we both got on Skype – and when we did I sat there grinning a big foolish grin like she was sitting right here in the same room with me.

    My son lives an hour away – and I’m lucky he’s so close – but I miss him when he isn’t here (and drive him nuts as often as possible – it’s good for him!)

    Other kids who came and stayed awhile (foster – officially and unofficially) – are pretty much everywhere and honestly, some I miss a LOT – still to the point of tears, worrying about how they’re doing.

    Still I’m lucky – I DO have my son nearby, HAVE had the privelege of raising several kids, and have Skype so that I can visit face to face with my daughter.

  14. I also think sad is when the holidays are around and you have six kids that have all made other plans that did not include you. I know you must really miss Chad and at the same time you want him to be independent and happy. Every now and then it is okay to be sad – they still need us, just not in the same way. We just keep on sewing and remembering and pick up the pieces when they call. JC

  15. I just can’t imagine that this wasn’t intended to make us laugh/cry 🙂

    Maybe you should have saved it for Mother’s Day, LOL.

  16. On the other hand, maybe she’s a party animal and they’re tears of joy!

  18. Oh man! Tears … Maybe he was talking to his dad? Lol! I had tears tonight finding out my son will be touring Europe! Things change! That poor cow.. Sigh… You took a great picture!!! You should write children’s books!!

  20. OMG Judy-right now I’m laughing at you and crying at the same time. Laughing because I can totally picture it and crying because I’d be doing the exact same thing as you. Poor sad momma cow!

  21. I just brought my oldest home from half way across the states. The pain of when he left was replaced by the joy of him returning. I do love my son!

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