Regina is laying eggs again
Either Regina has grown accustom to being alone (yes, the two drakes were killed this winter, coyotes the likely culprits, though there's no shortage of raccoon and fox either) or maybe the warmer weather has triggered her maternal instincts, but I had duck eggs for breakfast this morning. One duck laying one egg a day is just about right.
Where's the ark?
The sky opened up again last night. With the heavy rains we've had off and on the past couple weeks, it's once again mud season here on Littlewood Farm. If you're coming to visit, better bring boots if you plan to stray off the driveway. On the up-side, the duck is enjoying all the standing water. And Poor Casey, his stall flooded again this morning so he's living in the aisle - which gets Lilly all worked up. Last time we did this, she whacked her head a good one acting all mare-like, and I wrenched my back bailing water. Note to self: be more careful this time.
Late night with the Buckeyes
Gad-zooks! Why can't this team just go out and win a game? The anxiety did guarantee I wasn't, in genetically predisposed family form, falling asleep on the sofa mid-game. I'm trying to imagine coach Matta's pre-game talk, "let's spot 'em 20 just to make a game of it, and really crush their spirit in the end." Naw, the guy doesn't seem that cold. As scary as the past couple games have been, it show me that this team's got depth, and a lot of heart. I was a bit worried about Perrin, who visited friends on the OSU campus wearing Tennessee orange — and made it home safely.
Cheer
For the fourth consecutive season, Madeline was most-improved cheerleader on the JHS squad. Part fact, part running joke among the girls.
