Esmerelda

I couldn't start my blog without introducing our first Callaway pet. Ezzie arrived on Mother's Day 2007. Keep in mind, my husband has a habit of getting me gifts that only HE wants. We won't discuss prior gifts; just know this is habitual and very disturbing. You see, Ezzie has a Poop problem. She shits wherever she goes. That means, all over our back door, porch, kiddie trampoline... you name it - it's got poop on it. However; I must admit it is a joy to watch my children and neighbors get such a thrill out of such a simple part of life. The girls fight over who gets the egg each day and who feeds the chicken. They think it is amazing how we get an egg each day. When it's Meg's turn to get the egg, she religiously hands it off to us and smells her hand as she screams "ooohhhh, it smells like chicken butt!" Claire carries Ezzie around like she has been in our family for years. They take her to the top of the play set and bury her in the sandbox. This is the 1st time I've ever said this and I'm saying it to the world.... Dan, thank you for Ezzie; I'm happy she's a part of our family and I want her to stay! :)