Why?

Why has it been a month since I updated here?

Why do my kids play so nicely when I want them to be heading to bed? Or out the door?

Why do I continue to eat the leftovers on plates? It is just as wasteful on my hips as in the trash.

Why are chickens so much easier to care for than mice? Mice infest houses without our assistance but I can't keep them alive as pets. When was the last time you had a chicken in your wall? Our are healthy and happy and very little effort.

Why is a runway still closed at JFK? Why does ORD have to be so far away?

Why does my child pick the cello? It isn't allowed on the bus. Doesn't the viola sound lovely?

Why do the chipmunks love my strawberries so?

Why don't my toddlers use the toilet more regularly? My house smells.

Why do we get middle aged bodies without middle aged wisdom?

8 full and 2 half days left 'til summer break. 74 days of summer break! Many more whys during that time I'm sure!

No Vacuuming!

Today, for the first time since March 12th I did not wet vac the basement. There are no puddles! WooHoo!

FEMA did their inspection of our house yesterday and the guy said our house was the first he's seen in a long time that still has the sump pump going constantly. Not really a distinction I want. The road in front of our house is still a puddle from what we are pumping out of the French drains, but the basement floor is dry.

(Well, except where Finley peed, but that is a whole other story.)

Not Biased. No Way!

Meryl is in such a fun, but stubborn place these days. She is so quick to laugh off her own stumbles or mistakes, incredibly caring and cruel to others and in general, just a spitfire!

Just check out that fashion sense. What every good chicken farmer wears!

More kisses.

"I'm not holding her. She was getting out."

Wake Up The Earth

The helmets are ready.

Meryl is not so sure.

They may be wierd but they are all I know so I'll hold close.

Hey- This might be fun!

This is fun.

Again, again.

Ice cold lemonade.

Awesome day.

Peace, Quiet and Reading

This has been in the makings for a long, long time. Logan loved books so much at a young age but reading did not come easily to him. I get a little thrill now when I have to nag him to put. down. the. book. Reading for Avery came much easier and she will read just about anything. Logan is more particular. Meryl loves her books and will sit happily for quite some time. Finley doesn't really care one way or another. This video is hard to see because of the dark but it is Finley and Meryl in bed (supposed to be sleeping) but looking at and discussing a book.

I love the peace (okay, the quiet) that comes over the house when everyone has their head in a book.

One Week

They hatched last Wednesday. Currently they live under the fireplace room table. It is getting harder for Meryl to keep her hands off. Wish me luck. I need it!

Scientific Study

This won't change anyone's behavior.