Oh, I loved this post, April (and not only because of your very generous sharing of my work!) Those awkward, adolescent chicks are so adorkable, and I am right there with you on leaning into the "what am I even doing?" energy of starting something new. Thank you for the lovely words about my book, and all of it!
When my boys were little, a neighbor who had a farm, let us incubate and hatch some chicken and duck eggs. Only one egg hatched, a chicken. When it happened I ran inside and screamed with delight but scared my family in the process! We raised the only chicken we got for a few weeks before we gave him back. We named him "Uno."
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The chick picture is kind of hilarious! Like they emailed each other (Peep Mail) and said “Guys. Let’s do this. Yes-at the same time.” 🤭🐥
Oh, I loved this post, April (and not only because of your very generous sharing of my work!) Those awkward, adolescent chicks are so adorkable, and I am right there with you on leaning into the "what am I even doing?" energy of starting something new. Thank you for the lovely words about my book, and all of it!
Thank you Meagan!
When my boys were little, a neighbor who had a farm, let us incubate and hatch some chicken and duck eggs. Only one egg hatched, a chicken. When it happened I ran inside and screamed with delight but scared my family in the process! We raised the only chicken we got for a few weeks before we gave him back. We named him "Uno."
That is adorable! 😁😁