The Farm Wife Sagas

Are you a glass half full or glass half empty kind of person?

Do you expect the best—but still plan for the worst?

When I worked in senior living, I was the hopeful one with backup plans A through Z, just in case things didn’t go how we hoped. I was a mix of “everything’s going to be fine” and “let’s prepare for a Category 5 disaster just in case.”

Now? My days are… less predictable. The backup plans have taken a back seat, and sometimes the only “plan” is switching from outside play to inside chaos because of a summer storm. Or choosing to teach tap instead of tumble because my tiny dancers are bouncing off the walls and I don’t have the energy to fight gravity and toddler energy.

But here’s what I’ve learned:

I’ve chosen to look at my glass on the half-full side.

I’ve chosen to see joy instead of frustration,

memories instead of messes,

and to let the day unfold—without trying to wrestle it into a perfect plan.

And if lately you’ve found yourself looking at the negative—if it feels like your glass is always half empty—I encourage you to pause.

Breathe.

Look around.

Start small.

✨ Zoom out a little 

Instead of asking, “What else could go wrong today?”

Try asking, “What surprised me in a good way today?”

Maybe your coffee stayed warm. Maybe your toddler napped a little longer. Maybe the dogs didn’t dig a hole in the yard today. That’s a win.

📝 Start a Gratitude Habit

No fancy journal needed. A sticky note, the back of a bill, or a note on your phone will do.

Write down three things you’re thankful for.

Or—just choose a word to sum up your day.

Monday’s word for me?

Love—because I got to be a mom, a travel planner, a dance teacher, and a cow cuddler all in one day. That’s a life I love.

🌻 Let Go of the Guilt

It’s okay not to have it all together.

It’s okay to let the laundry wait.

It’s okay to not have a backup plan.

Life with kids, chaos, farm animals, and messy houses is never predictable—and that’s okay.

Your peace is worth more than perfection.

🤍 Give Yourself Grace

Half-full or half-empty…

you still have a glass.

And that means there’s still room for more—

more laughter, more peace, more tiny, beautiful moments that sneak in when we stop trying to control every detail.

So whether you’re in your planner girl era or just trying to find matching socks…

Lean into the good when you can.

The hard stuff will always be there.

But so will the moments that make it all worth it.

You just have to be willing to see them.

🫶 So friend—how’s your glass today?