Everyday::Outside
an abandoned nest
on the search for more nests
Today was an absolutely spectacular day. It had to be 15 C outside, and the glorious, glorious sun came to play. We were having friends over for dinner so I spent the morning cleaning while the kids played happily for two hours. I vacuumed the whole house! And cleaned three bathrooms! And tidied up the kid’s rooms! INSANITY.
When Steve got back from his run we all took a stroll around the block, then played in the yard. Steve started taking down a bush at the side of the yard that we have spent the last 5 years bickering over (he wanted to take it down, I didn’t) and in the process found an abandoned nest making the bush’s removal even more painful for me. See? Birds use that bush! It’s special! And native! And special! Even if it is awkwardly growing in a random place!
Callum and I then went on an adventure through the forest (a patch of trees beside the driveway) looking for more abandoned nests. We didn’t find any but we did manage to find our way back to the house which is always a concern when you’re on an adventure in the forest.
We wrapped up this lovely day with our planned dinner (we had heart-shaped biscuits to celebrate the holiday, of course), and chocolates.
Just an all-round awesome day.
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His little orange fleece! So cute. That is sad about the bush, though.
My theory is that gardeners are hard-hearted creatures. We are relentless when a plant or tree needs to go. Even if it shelters a bird’s nest!