Category Archives: My Critters

Do you know how horses stay warm?  They shiver.  Shivering burns calories.  Calories come from food, particularly hay.  This is why horses are called “hay burners,” making horses very energy inefficient.  The colder is gets, the more the horse has … Continue reading →

While trying to wrap up my workday yesterday, Brinn called and frantically recounted a horrifying experience.  Ian was choking on a piece of tennis ball!  After my initial freak out, I realized that I heard a very healthy set of … Continue reading →

Ian loves when we sing to him, but I’ve had to change the lyrics a bit.  As with my animals, I want my child to learn that his name is who he is, so I like to personalize his music … Continue reading →

On top of Ian’s newfound mobility, he has taken an interest in helping Brinn and I complete all of our chores.  We’ve found that it’s impossible to convince Ian to eat if one of us is vacuuming.  The distraction of … Continue reading →

My mom raised me on a horse, literally.  conveniently, a trail connected her house with Aunt Wanda’s house.  The ride took about an hour at a steady walk, so on weekends she would saddle up Stormy, throw me up in … Continue reading →