Garrett's first "words" and the quiet country life

Our littlest farm boy has started talking - his first "word" was "er-er-er-er-errrrr" - imitating the sound of the rooster that likes to come up on to the porch to wake us up every morning (now that is a dedicated rooster!). His second word was "aaaaauuuuu" - imitating the bellowing cows in the pasture. And his third "word" - "aaaaaaaa" - copying the sheep and lambs calling to each other.

People think of the country as being quiet - I will say that it is not quiet - peaceful, absolutely, but quiet.....no. Last night we had the windows open - we heard geese, coyotes, cows, sheep, dogs, and a bird that sang the entire night. I think it must have been a mockingbird - it would sing about 5 or 6 notes, then change its tune for another 5 or 6 notes and then change again and again... It was beautiful singing, but not exactly appreciated in the middle of the night. And finally, the roosters started crowing - it is amazing - they come up to the porch at almost exactly the same time every morning - park themselves under our window - and let loose with their crowing. I think they must be punishing us for getting rid of all of the hens a couple of months ago!

I guess I should add one of Lincoln's cute sayings from today. He was really tired at lunch time so I was wanting him to sleep during quiet time. I rocked him for quite a while - finally I figured he was sleeping soundly enough for me to lay him down. I put him in his bed and covered him up - he peeked up at me and said "You are not making me happy." Closed his eyes again and slept for about 2 hours. :)