My Love Affair With Ducks...

[WannaBeHillBilly]

Aweeeeee!!! That made my heart ache for him! I remember when I was really little I wanted this Sega-pica-coloring-thingy at Toys R Us. I asked Santa every Christmas until I was 8. That year, I didn't ask for it and it was the year I got it but I had already grown out of it. Years later, in my teens, my mom told me that she regretted getting it that year but she said it was the first year they could afford it. I didnt know what struggle was as a little kid, I just thought it was Santa

Somehow, i never believed in Santa or that infamous Easter Bunny. Not even as a little kid. Must have read too many scientific books…

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

Chuck and Buck are on vacation! They’re roughing it.

LOVE these boys!

 

[Madhouse Pullet]

Somehow, i never believed in Santa or that infamous Easter Bunny. Not even as a little kid. Must have read too many scientific books…

I remember that feeling when I discovered he was fake. Now, I'm stuck! The look on my kids faces when they discovered the easter bunny was fake... I can't even put it into words!

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

I read several of her threads. I’ve forgotten about it though. I need to look to see if she’s written more. They are hilarious.

Just figured out that the boys are on another camping trip:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/chuck-and-buck-go-camping-2020.1401551/

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

It takes videos so long to upload here at my house. I was pushing it with a 5 minute one. But I was able to enjoy a homegrown tomato sandwich with lots of mayo, salt and pepper while I waited. (Is that just a Southern thing @duluthralphie? If so, you need to try it. You don’t know what you’re missing!)

Back to ducks, here’s my video. Five minutes of Duck Action & General Barnyard Noise. Ain’t it just luv-ly! Enjoy!

Great pool action! - Wait there is another thing that you don't know about ducks: They will do the same water-games during the cold season, even during frost!
So you better get your hands on some Ice-Grippers for your boots or you will find yourself unexpectedly sitting on your lower back, sliding down the hill with your ducks laughing at you.

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

I remember that feeling when I discovered he was fake. Now, I'm stuck! The look on my kids faces when they discovered the easter bunny was fake... I can't even put it into words!

I still remember all the trouble i had during religious education, our priest was arch-catholic and literally took the bible literally. (no typo, fully intentional used the word literally twice!)
... and Jesus multiplied the five loaves of bread to feed the five thousand... - Little me: »This is scientifically impossible! It violates the first two laws of thermodynamics.« Followed by a heated discussion about faith vs. science and me being thrown out of class for the rest of the hour.
Decades later, i taught my kids about Santa and the Easter Bunny (and all the other things, like tooth fairy) but always told them that these are fictional beings, aren't real and are just nice and cozy stories.
That brought me into hot water again, when my son disclosed to the other kindergarden kids »The easter bunny is BS! All that stuff you got was bought by your parents and they slipped out of the house early in the morning and hid it! And Santa Claus doesn't exist either!«
Result 15 crying, disillusioned kids and i was slow roasted during the parent assembly by dozens of angry parents.
To make it clear: We had a christmas tree, santa figures in the house and easter bunnies. And we all felt cozy though everybody knew this was just a tradition. Never lied to my kids!

 

[Madhouse Pullet]

I still remember all the trouble i had during religious education, our priest was arch-catholic and literally took the bible literally. (no typo, fully intentional used the word literally twice!)
... and Jesus multiplied the five loaves of bread to feed the five thousand... - Little me: »This is scientifically impossible! It violates the first two laws of thermodynamics.« Followed by a heated discussion about faith vs. science and me being thrown out of class for the rest of the hour.
Decades later, i taught my kids about Santa and the Easter Bunny (and all the other things, like tooth fairy) but always told them that these are fictional beings, aren't real and are just nice and cozy stories.
That brought me into hot water again, when my son disclosed to the other kindergarden kids »The easter bunny is BS! All that stuff you got was bought by your parents and they slipped out of the house early in the morning and hid it! And Santa Claus doesn't exist either!«
Result 15 crying, disillusioned kids and i was slow roasted during the parent assembly by dozens of angry parents.
To make it clear: We had a christmas tree, santa figures in the house and easter bunnies. And we all felt cozy though everybody knew this was just a tradition. Never lied to my kids!

Honestly I wish it was like that! I hate the lies, and it would make it easier if I had started out with that story instead of "he is as real as you and me". But one of these days...

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

Honestly I wish it was like that! I hate the lies, and it would make it easier if I had started out with that story instead of "he is as real as you and me". But one of these days...

On the other hand, your kids will have to deal with plenty of disappointment in their future, so maybe it is better to start early...

 

[Mimi13]

Somehow, i never believed in Santa or that infamous Easter Bunny. Not even as a little kid. Must have read too many scientific books…

Oh my lord! I believed in Santa until after my 10th Christmas! Are y’all kidding me!

 

[Mimi13]

I remember that feeling when I discovered he was fake. Now, I'm stuck! The look on my kids faces when they discovered the easter bunny was fake... I can't even put it into words!

It is a sad sinking feeling to see your kids faces once they know!