Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
The chicks are really liking their new space. They have plenty of room to run around and play games or chase bugs. They’ve also fallen into a daily routine.
Now that the chicks are outside, it has become more exciting to go see them. Every morning Young Master and Little Maiden beg to go with me to check on the chicks. The short walk from the front door to the coop is like a field trip. The kids race to see who can get there first. GH put locks on the tops of the doors to keep the chickens protected from irresponsible children and clever raccoons. So by the time I get to the coop Young Master and Little Maiden are jumping up and down with excitement!
By now, the chicks expect to see me around the same time every morning. They will lay in front of the door, peeking through the cracks to watch for me. They know that they’ll get more food when I arrive. 
The chicken coop is amazingly cozy. I never thought that the tool shed would bring such comfort to me. It really has become one of my favorite places to be. I find it relaxing to sit and watch the antics of my birds. It’s a place where I can come together with my kids and God’s creation in a sort of harmony that’s not forced or fake. It’s a place where my mind feels clearer and a place where memories are captured. Truth be told, even the sweet smell of chickens and pine shavings has a certain draw for me.
Call me weird, but I think I was born for this.
P.S. Two exciting things happened today! We harvested our first four radishes from the garden and Young Master lost a tooth!
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