Farm Wife and Mother, Amy Yakimetz Speaks on raising four Daughters

Farm Wife and Mother, Amy Yakimetz Speaks on raising four Daughters

Rosanne Fortier - News Correspondent

Amy Yakimetz lives on a farm 10 miles from Vegreville with her husband, Adam and their four daughters, Olivia who is eight, Evelyn is six, Claire is three, and Lillian is one.

When I asked Amy what it was like for her when each of her daughters were born, she said, “It was a big change, I was pretty used to doing whatever I wanted whenever I wanted so having to do things on a baby’s schedule was a big change for me.

“But to watch them grow was wonderful. I alwaysthink how amazing it is to watch how much they grow and change. And their little personalities are something else. Every day I think I’m lucky to see the little women they are becoming,” Amy said.

Amy Yakimetz is a mother to four daughters

(Amy Yakimetz/Photo)

When I asked Amy if she thought it is different to raise daughters on a farm compared with in town, she replied, “I think so. On the farm we have a lot of space to play outside. But, we don’t see many people so we have to make sure we go into town to play at the playground or we used to go to parent link or the library.

“As far as my favourite part of being a mom, it is just watching the kids grow and change, gaining confidence, and learning new skills. The hugs are pretty good too!

Amy Yakimetz with her husband, Adam and their four daughters, Oliver, Evelyn, Claire, and Lillian.

(Amy Yakimetz/Photo)

“The challenges are probably figuring out what everyone needs and helping them get it.

“I don’t know what it was like raising a family 50 years ago but I think it was physically more demanding than it is now. There have been lots of innovations that make daily life easier. I think for me something my grandmothers didn’t have to deal with raising their families was having so many choices. Now we really have to decide what’s important and ignore a lot of really appealing alternatives. You can’t do everything you want to!” Amy said.

When I asked Amy what advice she would give other mothers, she said, “Try not to take it all too seriously and enjoy what you can. Then, don’t sweat it when things don’t go the way you thought they would, give yourself a lot of grace. Easier said than done, I still need to heed this advice!” Amy added