Tavia Chase
August 17, 2013 *The compound seemed
so empty with almost everyone gone, holding the basket with the baby bunnies, I
grab a bottle for them, and check Gideon's
lab. Satisfied that all is okay, I head to living room, the babies squeaking
and crying. I quickly glance up when Aric walks
in*
Aric Chase *Walking into the living
room I see Mom with something small and furry in her hands*What are you doing
Mom? What do you have there?
Tavia Chase *Holding up a baby bunny* three orphaned bunnies, I found them in the crawl space under the stables. *Slowly feeding one about a tablespoon of formula*
Aric Chase *Slowly sitting down next
to the basket I reach my hand out to the remaining two*Hey little buddy, what
are you doing? They are so soft!*Picking one up I cup it in my hands* And so
small! These little guys can't be more than a couple of weeks old!
Tavia Chase I am guessing about 10
days old *rubbing the littlest ones back* Their mom was killed in the road.
*laughing when one latches onto Aric's finger* do you want to feed that one?
Aric Chase uuummmm, Sure? What am I supposed to do?*Petting the baby's head with one finger* These are so cute Mom!
Tavia Chase It is important to only let them eat about one tablespoon, because they will eat and eat.
Aric Chase *looking at Mom*Really?
That is it? I guess they do have pretty small tummies right now. *Taking the
bottle I hold it up in front of the baby's mouth. It sniffs the nipple before
it latches on.*Wow, this little one is really hungry!
Tavia Chase Yes, it said they will drink till their stomachs burst so when you bottle feed you have to limit. I guess the mom only feeds them late at night and before morning. *laughs* they are so cute!
Aric Chase *laughing at the little one drinking away at the bottle* Do we have to burp them too?*winking at Mom* Well little one, you are just about done already*putting that one back into the basket and reaching for the other one*
Tavia Chase *Laughing and sitting the
one I am holding down, winking back* no, but you have to make tiny diapers for
them. *grinning and patting my son's arm* teasing you!
Aric Chase *picking up the last one
to eat I hold the bottle in front of it. Again, it sniffs around for a bit
before taking its first drink.*There you go little buddy*As it latches on*Have
yourself some breakfast. Hey Mom, have you named them yet? I think Moe, Larry,
and Curly would be fitting.
Tavia Chase No I have not, I think
that is a great name. I am hoping in a few weeks I can let them go. *grinning
at my son* I think they like you. *looking at his glyphs* you need to feed soon
as well, Aric.
Aric Chase *Looking at Mom*I know, I know. I just haven't wanted to go out. With everyone gone it is so peaceful around here. I will go out tonight OK? *Finishing up feeding the last baby I put it into the basket with the other two.*How are we going to tell them apart though? Do you think they will be OK if you just let them go? Won't they be too tame?
Tavia Chase *Takes your hand* I am sorry, I just worry with all the protesting, that you may wait too long and go fangy in public. *winks* I think we will let them go and provide food as well. They will probably hang around our yard.
Aric Chase I know Mom, I understand that you worry.*putting my arm around her shoulders*Maybe we can go out together tonight, you can keep me out of trouble*chuckling*
Tavia Chase *Laughs* You don't want your mom ruining your coolness. *grins* I feel like I need to stay close to the computers, in case they need anything from here. *taps my head* Have all the passwords in here!
Aric Chase Alright Mom. There is a
new club in town that I want to check out, maybe I will go there!*Giving her a
hug and getting up off the couch* Let me know if you need any more help with
these little ones, I wouldn't mind.
Tavia Chase *Kissing his cheek and
hugging him* Okay I will. You could see if Nathan would go with you. *waving at him* love
you!
Aric Chase *looking back at her as I
head out the door*I will ask him if I see him. Thanks Mom, I love you!
No comments:
Post a Comment