First Swim

The ducks' habitat needed to be cleaned.  So, we took the hay, food and drinking water out and filled up the pool partially on uneven ground.  Then, we put the ducks in.  At first, they didn't like it and stayed on the dry side and then the next thing you know they were all in the water.  They would swim in the deepest part and then walk around on their little webbed feet in the water on the other part.  We thought one was drowning a couple times but really he was diving and having fun.
It's a good thing they got used to the water easily because they are going to have to get used to a new habitat soon.  They're going to outgrow their kiddie pool and move into the big pen Dad built yesterday.  It was a lot of work to nail all the fencing on to the frame.    I tried to lead them in to it today and they couldn't be bothered! 
When Ella and I were exercising them today, they went to the bathroom on the magazine I had been reading.  I went to get a towel to wipe it off and left the ducks with Ella on the lawn.  When I looked back, they were running up the hill after me. 

What did Holden learn today?

 Things happen fast.

What would Holden do?

 Embrace change.  

Have you hugged your little ducks today?

Keep it steady

Thank you Uncle Jim for giving me the unicycle last summer after our 3rd Westport 4th of July parade.  Thank you Ankie for mentioning the unicycle to me today.  Now, I am working on learning how to ride it.
Yesterday Auntie Chris made me laugh when we talked on the phone and she kept giving me the update on a bunny that was hopping all over the campground.  Apparently it went by about five times with different people chasing it.  I'm getting excited to go there soon and thinking of  bringing the unicycle to show Uncle Jim my progress and share it with my friend KJ. 

What did Holden learn?

Synchronized diving must be a stressful sport.

What would Holden do?

Forget fear when it comes to learning something. 

Up north

I was able to tube yesterday behind Papa's boat.  Then, I played a song on my guitar at the Essex Hotel and was accompanied by a bassist and a Grammy-winning trumpet player, Taylor Haskins. This morning we picked up Ella and came home.  I was excited to show the ducks off to Ella. They got a lot bigger since yesterday.

What did Holden learn?

 Jazz music can tell people's stories.

What would Holden do?

Keep playing.

Baby Animal Week

My sister has been gone all week and though I thought I would miss her, I don't, probably because I'm so busy.  It's hard having enough hands to take care of all of the ducklings and bunnies.  They have had a lot of visitors too. 

What did Holden learn today?

Teamwork makes chores easier.

What would Holden do?

Give attention and love to all his animals.

The bunnies are 14 weeks old.  Hopefully Ella doesn't mind I posted Chrysanthemum's picture too!

Ducky Day

They are here!  Mom woke me up this morning because the post office had called to say we could come pick up the box full of ducks.  At first, we had them in a little crate that our friends let us borrow but it was too small and while one was trying to escape through the chicken wire  another one was drowning in the water trough.  Too much energy in a little space.  Now we have them in the kiddie pool we hope they will eventually swim in. 
Chase is getting used to them after feeling left out.  Hopefully, he didn't pass a duck retrieving hunting class as a pup. 
They are the size of my hand.  When they fall asleep, they look like they are dead. 

We ordered six but the company sent seven.  Their names are Tenny, Memphis, Nashville, Penny, Peabody, Savannah, and Carolina. 

What did Holden learn today?

Ducks imprint FAST.

What would Holden do?

Count to 7 and breathe. 

LOL

 A peek inside my life right now.  My ducks are coming tomorrow.  This is week 2 with the lionhead bunnies.  I'm still thinking of the thrill and fun of the Gravitron at the fair last week.  
 Right now, I'm dressed up with a tie and dress shirt to Skype.  I hope to make cousin Julie laugh. 

What did Holden learn today?

Superman was a superhero character before Captain America was.

What would Holden do?

Find ways to have fun.