With the cutest little nesting box you ever did see...
We look forward to sending the kids up to get the eggs in a few years. That's after we all have officially mandated "chicken shoes" of course (I am married to an animal loving germophobe!). No chicken poop comes over this threshold!
Since the weather has been nice, we've got a new schedule going on around here now. Up and out by 9am for school, bible study (or whatever) and back in time for lunch and Fordy's nap at 12:30. Our girl has given her nap up now -- and it's actually a lovely thing. I used to look so forward to my "break" in the afternoon but now it's our time together when Ford sleeps and once he's up, we're all ready to play, swing, or run errands. (Sidenote: for those of you that I used to call during "nap time" - you'll now notice that that space of quietness is now gone and I'll give you a call in a year or so when Ford is in school. Kim and Kate - I'm talking to you!) Now that the chickens are here, our afternoon has us letting the chickens out to range for a few hours. We hang, check for eggs, give them scraps and then we play on the play structure for awhile. By the time we're back from giving Red a walk, it's getting dark and it's time for them to be put away. The dinner, bath, bedtime melee starts and voila - our day is over (or for Grant and I, the evening is just beginning!).
So far we've lost two different chickens for a period of time. One flew into a tree and couldn't get down. One was left out all night (after Grant searched the yard 12 times for her). We were sure a bobcat or coyote got her but there she was in the morning -- good as new outside the coup.
It's an adventure to be sure. This summer when they're supposedly really laying, drop on by for a few fresh eggs! Omelette, anyone?
814. a husband who takes risks
815. not being afraid of new things
816. knowing we can do anything together
817. the kids happy spirits
818. dimples
819. a weekend away
820. not worrying for one moment while gone
821. seeing God's big picture through friendship
2 comments:
How AWESOME is this story!
Much joy with the new family members
What fun for the children.
Next you will be telling us your getting a ranch
with horses.
Love and Blessings to all.
Love Grandmama
Ha! Isn't it a bittersweet moment. I personally love no nap because all it means is my day ends earlier! Just you wait, you will be begging Fordy to give it up ASAP. It is a wonderful, freeing thing! Big hugs to you and the chickens - yikes!
Love,
Katie
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