Unexpected Roommates

An egg a day keeps the... babies away?

In this time of social distancing, it's important to be respectful and as accommodating as possible to those sharing your space.  Which is why I didn't immediately get rid of the birds nest in our stroller cup holder (well, that and... birds!).  And then the eggs started coming!  Every day there's a new egg!  I guess the mom only sits on the eggs during the night.  During the daytime, they're totally abandoned.  And now I really can't get rid of the birds nest.  So, it's going to be a while before we can use the stroller.  Any guesses as to when the birds will abandon their new nest?

They finally let me have it!

A quick lesson on units:  TerraDactyl is now one asparagus in height.  It's hard to tell by this picture, but they're basically the same length.  TerraDactyl wasn't exactly on board with the whole "stay still during the picture" plan.  

With my new wand, I can do anything!!

I got my first harvest of asparagus!  I probably left these guys out there a bit too long.  I'll have to keep an eye on those asparagus beds.  We got some rain and they just shot up super fast!  It could also have something to do with me be distracted and not super observant though.  

For reference, this is a quart jar, not a pint jar

I haven't got a whole meal planned for the asparagus, but I have definitely decided I'm going to have to cut them down to size before I can even cook them!  Part of me wishes there was a fair that I could enter my abnormally large asparagus into for scoring.  But...  all social gatherings have been canceled.  

A washcloth and asparagus wand.  What more could a girl want?

It might sound like I'm going crazy being housebound, but I'm fairly certain I'm no more crazy than normal.  Then again, are people actually aware when they go crazy?  Just kidding.  I think I'm just a bit punchy.  TerraDactyl was a fussy sleeper last night (which meant I was too), and then she woke up an hour earlier than normal.  Mostly I just want a nap.  

I wish I'd been videoing instead of taking stills.  She made like 3 steps in a row!

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  1. As You Wish DesignsApril 24, 2020 at 4:41 PM

    3 steps? We need a video!!! :)

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  2. RosarioApril 25, 2020 at 7:41 AM

    How amazing that you'll see the little birds hatch!!! We had a tiny hummingbird go into torpor for a few days on our Christmas wreath one year. It was such a treat to see. And Marion is so adventurous and cute. Hope you are feeling ok after her birthday drama!

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