Gentlemen, Can you pass the farm test?

When my parents first got married my dad didn't want any kids, but my mom had other plans.  Almost four years after their wedding I made my debut into the world and I also had my dad wrapped around my finger.  When I was 3 my little sister, Aadrian made her appearance and when I was 5 Brenda came into the world.  Needless to say our dad was in a losing battle.  The man ended up with three daughters and to say he is overprotective is an understatement.  We are all daddy's girls and we always will be no matter how old we get. 

Having 3 daughters means that we have all had our fair share of boyfriends over the years.  Most boyfriend's worry about meeting the family, but we have a few other ladies they have to meet as well.  My sisters and I refer to it as the farm test.  Before the boy can take us on any dates they have to go to the farm and milk the cows with us. 

All 3 of us plan on being involved with the farm in some aspect throughout our lives and the guys that come into our lives have to be able to handle that and handle themselves on the farm.  Plus it's been pretty entertaining with some of the boys that we've had out at the farm.  It's something that shows a person's true character and their work ethic and it only takes a few hours. 

When they go to the farm they also meet our dad and uncle Frank.  Dad usually won't talk to the guy, but Frank will.  It's like Frank is doing the detective work so dad doesn't have to.  My dad didn't even talk to my husband the entire first year that we dated.  My husband passed the farm test with flying colors.  His family used to have a dairy when he was growing up.  After that first year of dating and Josh spending many hours at the farm my dad and Frank both love him. 

If you actually want to date one of us you have to get both sister's approval as well as dad and Frank's.  All of us McCollum's are very opinionated and we'll let you know what we think.  Aadrian and I have run off quite a few of Brenda's boyfriends because they just couldn't handle the farm.  The boys that date my sister's have a little harder time than I did because now that I'm married these boys also have to pass Josh's inspection.

It's not that we have ridiculous expectations.  Our dad and uncle Frank just set the bar very high.  We want guys who are going to be able to help out on the farm and who respect the farm and our family.  The farm is just part of the package and if that's not something you're into that's fine, we'll just move onto the next.  That's why we bring the guys to the farm so we don't waste our time or anyone else's time.  Better to know sooner rather than later.