Today was an at-home day so Tarly could bond with her ducklings, Davies could bond with things you plug in and I could get several loads of laundry processed.
We all slept in – much needed and then Tarly set about getting to know Lucky the yellow duckling and Sploosh the black duckling 🙂 She’s been talking to the eggs lots and they really do seem to think she’s their mama 🙂
Sploosh particularly is most happy when snuggled up on Tarly’s lap, they both try to follow her when she leaves the room and cheep loudly til she returns. They are very cute with their big beaks and webbed feet and fluffy wiggly bums :).
We took a trip to the pound shop to try and find a roller tray in which to introduce them to swimming. They didn’t have one but we did get a foil roasting dish instead which I was quite amused by the idea of ;). They have had three swimming sessions in it so far and have taken to the water like, well ducks to water I guess 🙂
They both seem really strong and healthy and will be ready for swimming in the bath by the end of the week I reckon. We even took them outside onto the lawn for a very short time this afternoon in the sunshine but they got chilled so we brought them back in again. Tarly is doing an excellent job of caring for them and it’s come at a really good time when she is still mourning for Candle.
I did indeed process much laundry, Davies watched a Star Wars film he’d only seen once before (not even going to attempt to recall which one it was) and then caught up on 2 of the 3 most recent Doctor Who’s as he’s missed them for various reasons. Just the Saturday just gone to catch up with and he’s up to date again. Just as well he’s not in school, I suspect he’d be a playground outcast for getting so behind ;).
It’s been a nice lazy day and we all enjoyed it :). Ady arrived home and cooked roast beef as we’ve missed at least 3 Sunday roasts lately and the kids really miss their roast dinners. Ady cleaned out his car as his new company car is due any day and I spent some time sewing. I’ve been stitching together loads of cut up fabric from swatch books into a patchwork which is probably about single bed cover size. I’m debating what to do with it next…
A late night all round which is probably not that sensible given we’re up early (for us) tomorrow to go to Safety Day in Berkshire organised by some very organised Home Educators. Ady has managed to be doing local stores to where it’s being held meaning we save money on petrol making it a nice cheap day out :).
ickle fluffly ducklings!!!!!! cuteness!!
are you going to keep them in the garden with the chickens?
Comment by Liza — 11 May 2010 @ 1:14 am
Aw that is so delightful!
Comment by Roslyn — 11 May 2010 @ 7:22 am
that’s the plan Liza. Not really sure yet what breed or sex they are yet so may end up not keeping them.
Comment by Nic — 12 May 2010 @ 8:59 am
Imprinting. That’s what they’re doing. And thus ends my knowledge of ducklings.
Comment by Michelle — 13 May 2010 @ 2:49 pm