December 15, 2011

I had a wonderful day yesterday, all because I actually had some decent sleep.  It is amazing how much better life looks when I am not sleep deprived.  I actually got a few things done around the house that I wanted to, which makes the day seem lighter.
Today was much more challenging, sleeping was not on the agenda until early this morning, then it was fitful.  It happens like that, for whatever reasons.  So I am trying to be kinder to myself, when my days are like that.  I don't make a list for myself, I puttered for a little, then curled up on the couch, wrapped in warm blankets.  I did have to do a quick clean up in the chicken coop with my dd's help.  I was very thankful for the help.  The chickens were very thankful for dry bedding.  Their waterier leaks a little, but they so do not help.  I swear they like making a big fat mess, then look at me like, who us.  It is still chilly here, so they have had to spend a little more time in the coop, but when it doesn't come above freezing, and the heater is on in their coop, they get a little more restless.  They still give up an egg or two, but I think right now they are protesting at the cold.

I do know this, that I truly do enjoy having them.  My grand daughter enjoys watering them, she isn't afraid of them like she was at first.  I have 4 regular breed and a few Bantys.  She likes them a lot more.  She has gotten to where she knows exactly how to get the eggs from the hens.  Smart cookie, she is.  I appreciate the help.  My oldest grand is a little intimidated by them still, so will go out with here and give her some encouragement.  Now, grandson loves standing there talking to them.  I have no idea what he tells them, but trust me, he tells them a lot. 

So tonight, I am hoping for a better nights sleep, and if I don't, I have a great book to read!!!!!  I am enjoying reading "The Help".  I so enjoy reading, going to different places and getting different perspectives of life.  It makes you think, be more aware of others when you go out and about. 

So I am going to go enjoy a wonderful hot chocolate and call it a night.