The Dearman Farm

It was a very busy and very full day today. I woke up early, made blueberry mini muffins with Sam, the girls devoured the muffins, then we went outside and did yardwork. The girls played and ran around while Jason and I prepped the garden beds. Sam's job is getting all the rocks out of the beds. Then we went to Lowes to buy some supplies and flowers, then over to the feed store to buy baby chicks, then back home.

Once the chicks were all snug in their new home, we put Alison down for a nap, then had lunch. She was too tired and fussy to eat so she ate when she woke up. While she slept, I got an old rabbit cage from my neighbor. Jason and I washed it, fixed it up, and then painted it. Then Sam and I went to buy two little bunnies. We got a gray one and a black one. Sam immediately claimed the gray one and named it Kayla. I told her the story of how her Aunt Merika named a little black one (that really belonged to her brother and had a tougher name like Dark Knight...or something like that)...anyway, she named it "Bun Bun". She thought that was a great name for Alison's, since her's is the black one. So we have Kayla and Bun Bun. One of the baby chicks is already named but we'll wait and name the rest as they get bigger and get their own look.

The named one is Nora, named after the singer Nora Jones, because it's the most calm and chill one of the bunch, much like Nora's music. She is a Rhode Island Red. I think I'll name one of the Buff Orpington's Blondie, but like I said, we'll wait and see. Sam had a great day today. She asked if we were going to have a farm. I replied "Yes; with chickens and rabbits." Not much of a farm, but it sure is to her. Hmm, I guess once you add the vegetable garden, it's even more like a farm.

This week, for the first time ever, I made a menu for the week. Since it was the first time, I let Sam decide on everything. She has been so excited by it, so I think I'll keep doing it. Monday was French Toast cut into strips which makes it more fun to eat, Tuesday was Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Wednesday was Twisty Macaroni & Cheese, tonight was Pancakes, and tomorrow will be Spaghetti. Since Jason is gone several nights of the week, it's easy to have really kid-friendly meals. Easy and super cheap!

I'm writing about Thursday the 15th of April, but it's now seven minutes past midnight, so the date will read April 16th. After getting the rabbits, I had to go to the bank to clear up an ATM mishap, then to the petstore to buy a water bottle and rabbit food. When I got home the girls had eaten and were in the tub. I washed their hair, got them out, and got them ready for bed. After playing with Kayla and then bedtime stories, the girls went to bed, and I was pooped! I really need a nap everyday, but not only did I not nap, I never really stopped all day. I read for a while in bed, but was asleep by about 9:45. Then woke up around 11:30 p.m. feeling absolutely sick! Yucky! Hopefully it will pass soon and I can go back to sleep. I'm tired! Tomorrow I will post pictures of our new additions: Nora and her friends, and Kayla & Bun Bun.

P.S. Please ignore the fact that Jason and I are wearing the same shirt. It was just a coincidence. And don't pay any attention to the fact that I look awful in that picture! No shower, work'n in the yard, hair a mess, no make-up. Seriously!