Shadows, Witch of Shadowood

a pikachu is standing in the middle of a forest with trees in the background Alt: a pikachu is standing in the middle of a forest with trees in the background

Thanks to my sister my kiddo is DEEP in the original Pokémon world.

Hearing her sing “still gotta catch them all…” or exclaim “Who’s that Pokémon?!” makes my world brighter.

Meanwhile this one is over there living their best life.

I’m leaning female on this one but it may still be too young to tell…

I waited forever for him to do his “crow”.

Photo of the side profile of a male snowflake bobwhite quail standing on sand with branches and leaves in the background.

Photo of a possibly female snowflake bobwhite quail standing turned toward the camera with one foot on a purple feeder. The male is behind her.

I’m fairly certain my adult life is just one big over correction from a childhood of being told “No” whenever I wanted a pet.

Anyway…have some Snowflake Bobwhite Quail.

Four dozen chicken eggs in shades of green, tan, brown, and olive sit in white ceramic egg holders on a counter top

It’s been rough for a while here but my girls are getting back online and the spring hatched pullets are starting to pay rent.

Finally able to fully restock the fridge with extras getting steamed for the pups dinner tonight. Also managed to get a dozen to sell for the first time in months.

A black Muscovy duck sitting on a nest with a yellow duckling poking its head out from behind her.

A gloved hand holding a Saxony duckling who is mid-chirp

Jason is doing better. He’s still recovering but hopefully he’ll be back to better than normal soon.

Farm life, as always, doesn’t stop for anything and Blackberry is finally a mom - 3rd clutch is the charm. 🤷🏽‍♀️

Granted it’s a Saxony not a Muscovy but hopefully the Muscovy eggs hatch next week. 🤞🏽

a woman in a blue dress is standing next to a bed ALT: a woman in a blue dress is standing next to a bed

Hi. I’m alive. In case anyone wonders why I disappear so often, the following events have occurred in the past 8 days:

Funeral for husband’s great uncle
Daughter turned 3
Husband had heart attack (he’s okay after two stints)
Husband’s grandfather passed away
Daughter’s birthday party
Tax deadline

A female gosling with yellow down and dark tan feet and bill sitting in a hand looking directly at the camera

A male gosling with yellow down and dark tan feet and bill standing in a hand looking of to the side of the camera

One of these days I’ll have the time/mental capacity to be better at my farm’s social media. There’s SO MUCH going on.

But as a sneak peek: today several new things arrived and when I picked up these two goslings I teared up with joy.

Tinyflame was also very excited for the “baby chickies” 😅

a person wearing a dinosaur mask giving the middle finger ALT: a person wearing a dinosaur mask giving the middle finger

So yes, she got a tiny piece of chocolate and was told next time just ask, that she doesn’t have to have medicine first every time. 😅

I already know she’ll ask for medicine whenever we say no though…🤷🏽‍♀️ oh well that’s future me’s problem.

a man and a woman are running in a kitchen with a picture frame on the door Alt: Chandler coming out from behind a door pointing and saying “I knew it!”

Last night kiddo said her eye hurt and she wanted drops.

Me remembering the HELL of giving her eye drops when she had pink eye even with the promise of candy after: I think I know where this is going.

So Jason gets them and she suffers through it.

Her as soon as it was done: I want candy!

Me:

Omg congratulations to you both!!!

I still live. Mental health is still mostly bad. Farm wins and losses, toddler tantrums, work uncertainty, etc.

But there’s still good things around that I can share to brighten someone’s day.

Farm life (much like mom life) doesn’t pause for illness, weather, or grief. It’s strange having to keep track of spring hatching in the back of my mind while sobbing at the unfairness of sudden loss.

Bright spots show up no matter what I suppose…I’m hopeful for my little chicken.

Found out yesterday my friend and January birthday rival (he never acknowledged mine till after his cause there was no way I could be older than him) passed away. He was only 41… I don’t fucking get it…

This year needs to fucking stop cause I am honestly at my limit.

Ahhhh. Sounds like they may need to be a set she inherits when she’s old enough 🤔

…how terrible 😂

I may need to commission a set of these for a certain tiny person who loves purple and sparkly things who is ready to start learning numbers… just sayin…

I’m the same way so Jason watches it and gives me the cliff notes. 😂

…. I’m almost afraid to ask.

I should probably plant more shit huh?

a drawing of a girl with white hair and red earrings is crying Alt: a drawing of a girl with white hair and red earrings is crying

Mentally I’m not doing great. Literally losing sleep because anxiety brain won’t shut up. Chaos Year™️ continues and isn’t letting up. I’m so far behind on everything…

But, last night Tinyflame asked me to sing along to the ending theme song for Frieren while in my arms.

Yeah, I teared up.

A screenshot of current weather conditions showing five degrees Fahrenheit with a feels like of negative twelve degrees Fahrenheit

*weeps in farmer with livestock who NEED water*

The amount of side-eye I’ve been giving…And I know practically nothing.

A blue latex gloved hand holds two dirty duck eggs

Been sick. Still feel gross. Farm chores don’t care about fevers or sneezing fits so still gotta take care of animals.

But the ducks I was on my way to pick up the day I got t-boned have finally started paying rent so I’ve got that going for me.

(Yes they’re dirty, ducks are messy.)

This is beautiful. I’m sure he would have loved it. 🫂

Big same. I scrolled a bit then went to stare at a cart of hatching eggs with my heart going “do it” and my brain saying “bitch you have a car payment again…”.

Dried flowers and greenery sit mocked up on sheets of blotting paper.

Lost the chrysanthemum to some mold starting - noted to change the paper more often. Managed to get these though. Gonna throw them back in for a few more days just to make sure all the moisture is gone.

Thinking a picture in the center of Nan in a glass front and back frame.

A photo collage of Odin at various ages.

I wanted to write something eloquent but… I’m so tired from crying.

I know Orion was waiting for you on the other side of the rainbow bridge so he could show you all the good spots to sniff.

You were my hugs and kisses puppy. I will always love you Odin All-Father.

As he looked in the craft store for blotting/water color paper for me on his lunch break I asked Jason if he is ready for flower pressing to become my entire personality for the next six months.

He sighed heavily and said “…I guess we’ll have to get you something to put them in.”

^ true love.

Honestly no other choice imo.

Photo of a pressed red rose, a stalk with white flowers, and two pieces of greenery

Photo of two pressed white roses

Photo of a flower press next to a paper with a pressed chrysanthemum and two pieces of greenery

24 hour update - had to change out the paper on the roses so got to see how things flattened out. Waiting on my second press to come in so the white chrysanthemum is currently between two books with some weights on it.

Picture of an orange tabby and a calico kitten eating on either side of the same bowl of food

Picture of a calico and an orange tabby kitten sleeping near each other on a couch.

I’m still so glad Callie Co-Co decided to come inside. It’s taken a bit but everyday Callie and Benimaru are turning back into litter mates. Not pictured is them tearing around the house chasing and playing with each other day and night.

…yes they’ve woken me up wrestling on my legs. 😅