Progress

After much planning, procrastination, and delays, NorthernDaddy has made some progress.

First, the trailer was loaded up with scrap metal destined for the crusher. Gone from the NorthernHousehold are the two old lawn tractors, the old well pump, the cruddy old grill that lived in the back of the barn, the beautiful cast iron birdbath that Daddy rescued (but Mommy wouldn't let be used in her pretty gardens), and a big pile of assorted metal junk. It's starting to look a little better around the yard.

Second, the run for the ducks is under construction. Since the trailer was already rolling around town, Daddy stopped and purchased the small forest of lumber that was needed for the ducks' playground. Of course, as soon as naptime was over and Toddler saw Daddy building something, there was a helper. NorthernToddler managed to rip the head off his plastic hammer when he insisted that he could pull a nail out of a board. NorthernDaddy has a note to buy Toddler some real tools soon (before he's old enough to just outright steal tools from Daddy!).

All that's left is to get a roll of chicken (duck?) wire and then the FFDs can play outside!

(FFD = Future Freezer Duck)