Author: mjbackyardingwithkids

Each day I take a little time to spend with my new birds. I’m working with one at a time. My husband was very sweet to get me some Mearns quail. The rooster is responding very well and enjoys sitting on my lap.

As you can see in this photo he was interested in my phone. I still have a lot of work to do with them. They are very different from coturnix quail. The change has been very nice. #Exoticquail #backyarding #quail #hobby #mearns #beautiful #sparks #nevada #reno #newquail #mjbackyardingwithkids #pleaseshare #pleasefollow #thankyou #birds https://www.facebook.com/MJkidsandchickensblog/

All five kids have co -slept with me. Now I’m working with number five to sleep in his own bed. On one hand  I’m excited to have my bed back but on the other hand I will miss the co sleeping/cuddles.  I know what your thinking how could you miss that.. and your right I won’t miss waking up because a little foot has kicked me in the stomach, being smacked in the face by a little hand, or my blankets being kicked off but I will miss the cuddles and I know that he will still want to cuddle here and there but it’s the start of him getting older to were soon he won’t need me to smash myself next to him in that little toddler bed.

Which by the way I would have to say if you are ever unsure how small you can make yourself then just try to fit yourself into a toddler bed. 😂😂 For me getting in isn’t the trouble its getting out. Now I remember why we just got the other kids twin beds.  #hobby #backyarding #kids #growing #toddlerbedsarenotfortheweak #toddlers #nomorebeingkickedinthestomach  #whydotoddlerbedsmakesomuchnosiewhenyoumoveonthemitsliketheyaretryingtomakeitsothekidwakesup  #lastbaby #largefamily #pleaseshare #pleasefollow #thankyou  #mjbackyardingwithkids   #sleep 
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I started some seeds today. I like to save the single serving containers for mac n cheese.  They  work great for holding paint for when the little ones are doing art but today I’m going to use them for planting seeds.

I used my dremel tool to put small holes in the bottom but a knife would work as well. I also like to use these because they have the water fill line which is perfect for teaching little ones the half way mark for the dirt.I planting some habanero seeds.  They will be great for jam and pickled eggs!  Later on in the week I’ll start some other seeds maybe some bell peppers or some beans. If you have started your garden leave a comment about what you are growing. #hobby #garden #backyarding #seeds #jam #pickledeggs #dirt #funforkids #greatholders #pleaseshare #pleasefollow #thankyou. https://www.facebook.com/MJkidsandchickensblog/

We have started school back up and even with the mess up with my oldest classes it still so far has gone pretty well. The girls ( chcikens) have even started laying again which is funny because I didn’t think they would for a few more months. It’s nice though to get some eggs here and there now. So what’s everyone’s new years resolution? I don’t normally make resolutions but for those that do share your progress with us. We will cheer you on in what ever it is you are trying to accomplish, except for murder cause then that means I would be an an accomplice and I really don’t need that on my plate right now. 😂

Merry Christmas to those who celebrate it. I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday

These are the cards I decided to use with wakita this year. The fun part about taking photos with the girls(chickens) is that they are a lot like toddlers. They might hold still or you might find yourself chasing one of your girls through your house with your oldest yelling at you that now the girl is flying through the house while she starts chasing him because she wanted his food. The look on his face when she flew was priceless. This photoshoot will be one he won’t forget 😂😂. #backyarding #mygirls #hobby #chickens #mygirls #chickensduefly #chickensgoingtochaseyouwhileyourmomchasesthechickenthatischaseingyou #holidays #merrychristmas #pleaseshare #pleasefollow #thankyou #black #ayamcemani #darkside #mjbackyardingwithkids

Around the holidays everyone wants everything to go smoothly.. does it ever? Maybe for some they have family they don’t get along with or they just don’t like the holidays for whatever reason, or maybe for like most money is tight, everyone wants to try and give/ get that perfect gift. For my family its that all five kids and myself have been sick. We are coming up on the two week mark soon for having this horrible cold. If you think kids are whiny when they are not sick well just wait. For the past week you would have thought they were dying. I know people say boys/men are more whiny when they are sick but I got to say my daughter (#3) is the winner for being more whiny than all four of her borthers combined. With that being said it means lots of cuddles, lots of soup, and lots of Sprite Hopefully this cold leaves us before Santa comes! #fivesickkidsandmyselfpleasesendgoodthoughtsandchocolates #pleaseshare #pleasefollow #sick #mjbackyardingwithkids #holidays #christmascolds #santa https://www.facebook.com/MJkidsandchickensblog/

The weather has been wet and cold where I live. The wet weather makes it hard to get things done outside with the girls(chickens) so I started another hobby! Etching wine glasses!

I got two done so far. I enjoyed doing these a lot. I decided to put snowflakes on these ones but I can’t wait to do something else. #hobby #backyarding #newcraft #forsale #mjbackyardingwithkids #christmas #gifts #chickensdontcarefortherainthatmuch #pleaseshare #pleasefollow #thankyou https://www.facebook.com/MJkidsandchickensblog/

When your kid is moving on to a new stage and you feel happiness but a little sadness…. I want to try to potty train number five soon. Honestly I was very excited about this. The thought of no more diapers made me want to do a happy dance, and if you know me, you know I don’t dance. That’s not something anyone wants to see😂😂. This past week, while the older siblings and I were once again looking for sippy cup, I thought maybe it’s time to just have him use a big boy cup all the time (he uses a normal cup with meals). The thought of no more diapers, and no more sippy cup made me realize that these are the last two baby items. That’s when the sadness comes. My last baby is growing up. As with my other four children, I will be there watching their new adventures, but remembering his old adventures, and sharing with him as he grows up all the crazy things he did as a toddler (I’m very sure his older siblings will be in on this also). Like today at the store, how he was mad that the Santa decoration wouldn’t talk to him, so he yelled that’s okay Santa I still love you 😂😂 which made everyone in line turn to look at us. 😂😂 Or the time the he took tooth paste, and rubbed it on the wall, and told me the wall was dirty and he was trying to clean it ( well yeah.. it is dirty now dude 😂😂 time to help mom clean the wall) #hobby #backyarding #child #growing #change #watchingthemgrow #mjbackyardingwithkids #watchingthemgrowintosomethingwonderful #pottytraining #fingerscrossed #pleaseshare #pleasefollow #thankyou you can also follow me on facebook https://www.facebook.com/MJkidsandchickensblog/

I finally got a set of bowls and mugs that I’ve been working on done!

It will be fun to add these to my list of things that will be done all the time and that I will be selling! #hobby #backyarding #mugs #pleaseshare #pleasefollow #thankyou #hand #handpainted #forsale #newhobby #fun #paint #onlywineglassesandmugswillbedone #mjbackyardingwithkids #wineglasses #holidaysarecoming. * you can also follow me on facebook https://www.facebook.com/MJkidsandchickensblog

Today after school I cleaned out the ferrets. The older kids like to watch them run around but the two younger ones like to throw their toys and have the ferrets ( their small toy balls and tug ropes) fetch them. The ferrets run after the toys but never bring them back. So in reality the ferrets have the two younger children trained. They go and get the toy and then throw it again😂😂. Today after I was done cleaning their cage out I went to look for them. Ghost is easy to find you just follow the water trail. He likes to go swimming in the dogs water dish😂😂. I however couldn’t find cashew she wasn’t in her normal places that she hides in. After getting everyone on deck to find cashew my second oldest finally found her, lol she was playing inside a box that I hadn’t gotten a chance to take out yet.

Doesn’t she look cute? 🖤🖤 Little dork had me worried. #hobby #backyarding #ferrets #pleasefollow #thankyou #mjbackyardingwithkids #pleaseshare #hidenseek #boxes #boxesnotjustakidsbesttoybutaferretstoo * https://www.facebook.com/MJkidsandchickensblog