Chickens

Well,
We used to have chickens. They laid eggs for a while. It was great. Then in Dec. they decided that laying eggs was not interesting anymore. In fact, eating them might make it more interesting. Dave tried a bunch of things, did lots of research.............. Well, then they decided to only lay a few and in February they just quit all together. So, last week they took a little trip to Simla. Now, they are in our freezer.
It was a sad day for Olivia as she really likes animals and the chickens really liked her. Dave was out there rounding them up and they were busy running away from him. Olivia walked into the pen and they all ran to one place and sat down. She easily picked up each of them and bravely put them in the crate. Brave little soul. She understands how it works and sees the reasoning, but never the less she came in to have a good little cry after that.
When Dave got back they went up to the computer to finalize what they would be ordering. Much discussion and research had already gone on. Then down to the feed store to place the order. They should come in sometime this week. 8 chicks. Olivia has tried to brace herself for the inevitable of when they stop laying........but that is hard, even though it is life. Hey, no one said life is easy!

Well, we ate chicken the other night and some of the kids neglected their sensitivity and made comments alluding to the fact that we were eating our own chickens. Olivia refused to eat that night and we understand. Next time we hope less attention will be drawn to the food and she will be fine. The one and only time I have ever made an exception for a child eating different foods (other than being so sick they can't) at a meal time. No substitutes, you eat what everyone else is eating or you are hungry. But, not this time. Yogurt was fine. We have 5 more, so let's hope she get's used to the idea soon.