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"Parenting", What I am going through at the moment.

2/20/2013

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Well, I don't know if this is what it is like to be a parent, but my babies are growing up so fast!!  One day they are these tiny pink alien creatures, then you turn around and they are already fuzzy!  I am such a proud bunny owner.  Even with the "ups and downs", I try to realize how lucky I am to still have these two to go out and check on, worry about, and for goodness sake, just stare at and enjoy!   Most first-time bunny litters are a TOTAL loss (which I learned about 5 days before she kindled... great.), so I was pretty worried when the numbers of kits left just kept decreasing.  I am sure I have said this before, but going out and finding little frozen, dead, still, adorable bunnies is absolutely heart breaking!  Just to realize that I held them the day before and they were as happy, wiggly, and warm as could be, and BOOM.  They are without any helpful creatures, warmth, or just a fluffy sibling to wiggle over to.  Blind, with no way to hear anything.  Freezing!  So sad!  But, there are always sad moments, and the happy ones usually outweigh them.  Like mentioned above, I am just very grateful that we have at least two!  I would certainly be sad if we had only one, because then it would probably freeze to death.  So, I am hoping for the best! 

Anyway, the kits opened their eyes on day twelve, as expected.  I'd imagine their ears are un-sealed now, so they have a MUCH better chance of surviving here.  I think we may have the runt and the tnur (reverse-runt) left now.  The smallest one is certainly not overly skinny or late to reach milestones, just smaller. They seem to greatly enjoy each other, and each one is getting fed, so I am not worried about it. 

They are certainly getting bigger and cuter each day!
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I have taken to adding some extra things to the nest for them, because it felt like 17 degrees (!!!) out side today, with what was supposed to be a foot of snow.  How wonderful!  Well, it was VERY pretty, but I was a bit worried about them.  I kept checking on them and they have stayed warm, so I am not very worried anymore.  Well, tomorrow it is supposed to know and sleet ALL day, so I will be cooped up in the house, probably writing more.  So I have spent a good part of this day writing, I hope you all liked it!

Grace
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Cece
6/12/2013 08:57:09 am

I've been reading your blog and it is WONDERFUL! That word....tnur

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Grace
6/12/2013 09:27:22 am

Thanks Cece! I have to invite you over again, Holly is pregnant for the third time and I have 12 rabbits! :) :) Give your mom a heads up, I am going to call later today. Busy right now, like usual!

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Cece
6/12/2013 08:59:20 am

Wonder who made THAT word up!! *coughcough*

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    hAVE A GREAT DAY!

    This is where Caroline and I (Grace) like to write about things that will be done, have been done, or are being done on the farm.  Enjoy!

    Stories from the kids.

    Sue said:....... Hi Grace,
    There is just nothing cuter than a baby rabbit. I'll bet that you and Caroline will be camped out at the cage when the wee bunnies arrive.  So, if
    I wanted to purchase a bunny from you, what would I need to know about care and
    feeding?

    Sue also said:...... Grace, you are going to be Queen of the Blog with your laptop!  I'm having fun
    following your adventures.

    Liz V. said:...... Hello -

    We are from Alabama and my kids love reading your blog!  Marley would like to try your hot chocolate recipe and wanted to let you know that she is a big fan of your farm.  (She loves all animals and Taekwondo!)
    Hope you and your family had a great Christmas!!

    Sue said:...... Here's hoping for lots of bunnies!  How many do you expect in a litter?

    susan said:...... This is a charming blog and I would like to hear more from this kid!

    Kay Thomas said:...... Hi Grace, I enjoy reading your blog! I'm sorry you lost all the red-bud trees. The little maples are beautiful. We always have a lot of little trees come up in our yard each year as well.

    We GREATLY appreciate any comments!

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