The Hazels

So one of my good friends, Tonya, decided to get some ducklings. They raised this ducklings in one of those kids plastic pools. When they got old enough, they took it to a neighbor's pond to let them live freely. The only thing was, they still loved feeding the ducks. Every morning, they go over to the pond and when they start getting close, they yell, "ducks, Ducks!" Those ducks come swimming over and waddle up to the Hazels and eat their food. It is so funny. You can't even see the pond when they start calling but by the time you get to the pond, those ducks are up and ready. We went over one morning to enjoy one of their daily feedings. It was really fun and the ducks were so use to people that they let the kids pet them and everything. After that, we just went back to Tonya's house and played.

More Free Fun

Last weekend, the Tractor Supply Store was having some animal appreciation day or something. I got the kids in the car and went to see the what the festivities were about. There was a pony ride out front. The kids loved that. The guides would only take them around the circle one time so after we went inside and did everything, we went back to the pony rides and took another round (neither time were there other people in line so I didn't feel badly).

Inside there was a booth were they could hoola hoop, wear grass skirts and leis and color. The girl there gave a a "doggy bag" that had treats for dogs and a air freshener shaped like a bone. She told us that it smelled like new puppy. I asked her what a new puppy smelled like and she said it was really good. I then asked her if it really smelled like a new puppy. She said yes. I couldn't wait to see if I wanted my car to smell like a new puppy so I opened it up. She was right, it smelled really good! No, it did not smell like an animal new or old or bathed or anything. The girl was about 8 and she went with us everywhere. She was really cute. She is the one in the green on the pictures.

In the back of the store, they had a bunch of dogs that you could adopt and some miniature ponies that you could pet. The kids loved it. They stayed back there for about a half an hour just petting all the animals. Everyone was so nice. I don't know how the program ended up or what but I do think that if we ever do decide to get a dog, I will go to the rescue center instead of anywhere else. Unless, that cute kid at the grocery store is handing out puppies. For some reason, I just feel like that is the best place to get them. Will is against muts but I think they are the best. Either way, it will be awhile before we get a dog. To my children's shear delight, we are getting a cat in a few weeks.

giggles

I am in my room getting ready. My kids had been following me everywhere this particular morning and I really just wanted a little bit of space. So I locked my bedroom door and let their shouts, cries, and demands filter through with not much notice. Soon, I could hear them running down the hall and my absence had been forgotten and taken over by a game. I don't know what game but they were happy and so I didn't really care. I was almost done, 10 minutes or so had passed and I hear some whispers and giggles. I listen a little closer and hear the giggles get more and more uncontrollable. They are singing their favorite Wonder Pets song, "what's going to work, team work!" and so I knew it was a mischief that was taking many hands to accomplish. Not really wanting to ruin their fun but not being able to contain my curiosity, I opened the door to this
They had hauled the bed from the kitchen (we were going to get rid of it) through the hall by the door. They had placed it up and was pretending it was their cave. When they saw my open the door, they burst into laughter and looked so proud of their accomplishment. It was really funny. Of course I gave them the expected reaction of shear shock and surprise, making comments on how strong they were and not to mention amazing. They loved it...so did I.

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