The wind howls and drifts form outside but our first little lamb of '07 stays warm in his red alpaca sweater, snuggled up against Mom in their jug - the traditional name of the place where a newborn and mother get to know each other. That way the lamb doesn't have to chase the ewe around and get warn out, and the shepherd can make sure Mom is getting her nourishment, nursing is going well and the little belly is full. Maggie tours the barn regularly, but nothing going on - yet. I feel like I should lie down and take a long nap to make up for the sleep I will surely lose in the nights to come...but too much to do. Have to clear out a work space in the former milk room for my cutting table and sewing machine. Big Daddy is working on our living space as I write. It can't happen fast enough - two electric heaters working 'round the clock barely keep our little RV warm. Don't even ask about the portopotty - sore subject (and cold behind!)
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