House of Krause

Meet two new members in the house of Krause. Two sweet budgies. So funny their personalities are very different. Frances, she’s the blue one, sweet, quiet, content.

Robert (aka Bob) is the green guy. A wild child, brave, crazy, and curious! How do I know they are boy and girl? Male parakeets have blue or purplish rims at the top of their beaks. Funny, females have pink or tan at the top of theirs. If you notice we got a boy and a girl in hopes of baby birds. We’ll see if we got it right. They seem to really like each other so far.

Lily celebrated her 8th birthday. We surprised her with two birds. She was so excited. She kept hugging me saying, thank you, I can’t believe you did this! She is still warming up to them. I think she’s afraid they are going to nip her and everyone squeals when they fly around the room. There’s no telling where they’ll land. Maybe on your head.

They’re super fun pets for the kids. Some one else is the house is completely taken by them…

No fear, not afraid at all to put them on his shoulder or his head. Gives them kisses all the time. They tickle his cheek.

I am a firm believer in the positive effect animals have with children. I’m also taken by them. Two simple little birds, but they are something beautiful and something different. I love to hear them tweet in the morning. Reminds me that life is still sweet!

Every living thing on this planet comes from God with a purpose. I think it’s amazing, Luke is trying all day to talk to the birds. I never thought of it before. I may have considered birds sooner. Children feel no pressure from animals. There is no expectations. The birds can’t talk, Luke thinks he can teach them. How wonderful, suddenly he has the power to help. He sits by the cage and mimics the sounds they make. This is great therapy!

Lily is enjoying being 8 and the new life that consumes her room.

Happy Birthday Lily!

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I know I’ve mentioned it before, but did you know there are dogs that are specifically trained for children with Apraxia. Service dogs are trained for all kinds of special needs. It warms my heart to see what amazing things animals can do for people.

Paws for Ability

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