Chickens

We have 13 new additions to the family. 6 New Hampshire red Hens and 6 Barred Rock hens. And, One New Hampshire red Rooster. They have grown so fast. Hopefully today we can finish their coop. They are too big and stinky to keep inside now. The girls just love them. We lost a member of our family a few weeks ago. Marley dog was hit by a car. Olivia took it better than I expected. I think I have taken it the worst. I didn't realize how much I loved and depended on her 'til she was gone. I depended on her to help me take care of the girls. Now I feel a huge void in the house. We are going to have a meet and greet today with a co-workers dog. They are moving and need to get rid of their family dog. I am hoping she will be a good fit for our little family.

Family

Poor Olivia is a worry wart. She recently asked me "If I swallow a toenail will it make me sick?" I should have known better when I replied "No,but it might scratch your butt on the way out." Well, since then she is obsessing about it. And, It didn't help that Nick had to get in on the fun and tease her about it. Today I could tell she really had to go poop but, wouldn't. She was too afraid that the toenails were going to hurt coming out. I even sat with her while she cried on the toilet with a horrified look on her face. My poor baby...I ruined her. She won't believe me when I tell her I was just kidding and I even apologized. Nick showed her pictures of the GI system from his EMT books. We told her everything and more about toenails and the stomach and poop. But, she is still afraid to go. I feel just awful. I hope she poops tomorrow.
I cannot believe she is going to be 5 years old in April. She is so beautiful and amazing and funny. She makes me laugh so hard. She asks me the most bizarre questions. She gets on my nerves and I love her with all of heart.