that is Christmas holiday...a few extra boys to make the holiday fun for the one that stays. There has been music, football, games and pop corn in places I would never dream.
Dishes do make it back to the kitchen as I allow them freedom to feed themselves. No toothbrush patrol or bath brigades here. I eavesdrop on laughter and conversation and feel their happiness in the safe freedom I have given them.
It is quiet now in the hour before I leave for work.
I hear the rooster outside my window, discovering the dog food as he calls to his friends, Here! I have found a banquet.
A new calf, on the coldest day, frolics beside her mother, not knowing it's cold for this is the world in which she was born.
The innocence of youth silently sleeps, scattered on pallets, filled with dreams...and I smile with the pure joy of it all.
16 Comments
Close this window Jump to comment formThat's lovely, Gail. I feel like I'm there, the way you describe it.
Have a great day!
December 28, 2010 at 8:04 AM
When I get rid of my glooms, it's surprising the happiness I see all around me: children laughing, birds singing, animals playing.
Good job...seeing the lovely.
December 28, 2010 at 8:14 AM
Beautifully said :)
☼ Sunny
December 28, 2010 at 9:51 AM
Sounds lovely....hope that you have a great day!!
December 28, 2010 at 12:11 PM
nicely written and love the new banner pic
December 28, 2010 at 12:53 PM
I enjoyed reading this!
December 28, 2010 at 1:15 PM
Yes...I can see the joy in all of this.
December 28, 2010 at 3:57 PM
Brings back memories of my cousins and I sleeping at Nana's during the holidays. What fun we had!
December 28, 2010 at 4:34 PM
What a lovely post!
December 28, 2010 at 7:12 PM
Very cool Gail. A sweet read.
December 28, 2010 at 7:25 PM
Isn't it lovely to see the joy in things on a very clear moment?
December 28, 2010 at 9:43 PM
Nothing better than the quiet when half the house is sleeping:)
December 28, 2010 at 11:50 PM
Really glad to hear it was such a blessed day! :-)
December 29, 2010 at 6:49 AM
Ahhhh, peaceful sleepin' males. Bar the door baby 'cause soon they wake! Heeehehehe!
We had a baby calf born on the cold night too!!! Sure can't be an easy entry at eleven degrees!
Have a good one Gail!!!
December 29, 2010 at 10:44 AM
I enjoyed this post very much Gail. Felt magical somehow.
Blessings abound at your place indeed,
~Lisa
December 29, 2010 at 12:48 PM
Wonderful descriptions...really sets the scene...
December 30, 2010 at 10:08 AM