Jane...I so admire you..You are doing what I did when my kids were young..just diff animals..We pastured horses, and had a couple..had a milk cow, and raised her calf for the table..grew big gardens..canned lots..I loved it..If home schooling ahd been "in" at that time, I most likely would have done that. In the summer time we went to logging camp with my husband at the time, and only went to town of Fridays, to get groceries and saw parts..I think maybe we were born to late..LOL But I have enjoyed my life and am so glad I'm young enough to be around for the great grand babes..Have 2 and one due in November..God has been very good to me..He let us meet several years ago !
Take care..I shall come see your self supporting farm one day and meet all the kids ..