So, I guess my husband and I will be having a couple of kids

[Nuclear Unicorn]

They definitely have his nose --








Yep. We decided to get a pair of Pygmy goats. He just texted me saying a guy he works with has some he'll let us have for cheap.

I think it will be good therapy for my SIL who is 8. Her mom died this past summer and she's been very distant and quiet. We bring her out to our house to stay some weekends and when she runs around with some of the kids out here on their farms and interacts with the farm animals she becomes a whole new child. She's going to just die when she sees them. I'm feeling kind of giggly about the idea myself.

Just for the record -- No, those aren't our goats pictured above, we haven't gotten them yet but Ohmygawdtheyresocute! When he texted me I had to google them. I can't stop laughing over how cute they are.

[suninvited]

1. I had a friend with some

they are totally funny and playful and come up with all kinds of ways to get attention. They really love attention!

Have fun with yours, are you just getting two?

[Nuclear Unicorn]

2. Probably just 2 at first

It's all rather new, this country living thing, for hubby and me. We agreed we don't want to go so fast as to get in over our heads, especially if it meant harming the livestock we're supposed to care for.

[rug]

3. I hate it when my kids chew on the couch cushions.

[HappyMe]

4. Well, now that's the problem.

Feed 'em Twinkies and KoolAid and they will leave the couch alone.

[seabeyond]

5. lmao.....

that is so cute.

nd to your 8 yr old sisterinlaw. a sad time for her.

[Nuclear Unicorn]

6. Life has been crazy in general lately

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1002631521

I think she'll be coming around. She's hurting but she's a good, strong, smart young woman.

[avebury]

7. Hopefully your new "kids" will become your SIL's new best friends! nt

[siligut]

8. Animals are good friends and can be very healing

And two kids are getting a good home, such a deal all the way around. Your post reminded me of this old and still loved song.

Mairzy Doats (Mares Eat Oats)

[RebelOne]

11. I Remember that song from my childhood a long, long time ago .n/t

[bluesbassman]

9. Cute. Hope they do the trick for the girl, sounds like a great idea!

[dawg]

10. Those things are adorable.

I didn't even know there was such a thing as pygmy goats. I hope they aren't too much trouble.

I agree that two little guys like that will probably be a great thing for your SIL. I wish her the best.