It'll be nice, though, when Gary's able to build the chicks' pen/chicken coop/outdoor hotel area. He's got some things put back at the shop, and is researching best wire to use, etc., to keep out the raccoons, rats and all. Too bad you have to think that way, but really, chickens are pretty dumb and innocent. As of now, they stay in their box in the kitchen, and are in our room at night. We've had to put an old window screen on their box when we're not playing with them. Two of the chicks have flying aspirations. And for the most part, the dogs leave them alone, but our shepherd thinks she wants to play with them, and since she's so huge, it's a task to get her past the box and outside without her getting all aggressive on us.
Oh, and thanks to MK for her link to Penelope Trunk the other day, and a curtsey to Trunk for her link suggestion. I've gotten our three youngest (the only ones homeschooling now) interested in Khan Academy, with their free online classes. Very, very good. Gives me a much-needed break from sitting down with them, and it's a treat to leave the teaching responsibility to someone else for a change.
Must go now. Oldest daughter has also brought home some Method spray cleaner for me (pink grapefruit), and a bottle of Mrs. Meyer's Radish scent dish soap. My main weakness---fancy cleaners. Who knew? Oh, and in the photo, you can see my tiny Snow White. Another favorite of mine. I tend to change her dress every other day. Small indulgences.
Have a sweet day.
