The easter holiday has begun. So today is the first day that I haven’t seen Magnethe’s kids since they were born. I miss them already.

I did go yesterday. Making it the third day in a row that I went to the playground. It’s been a long, long time since that happened last. It’s good to be back.

It turns out that Magnethe’s kids are both boys. So now I don’t have to be all chauvinistic and say that it is obvious that blackhead is the boy because he is a bit more curious and adventurous. Nope.

But he was clearly fascinated with my presence, trying to jump and climb on me all the time. Brownhead did too, but not as often. He was more interested in bouncing around in the hay and being close to mama, I think. Mama is more protective of him too. Mikkel said he was the smallest one, so maybe that’s why. It happened several times that I was sitting with brownhead in my lap and Magnethe came over and sniffed him and then started pushing him with her head, pushing him out of my lap and down to the eating position. She’s never done that even once when I’ve been holding blackhead.

Blackhead was also the one who orchestrated the big escape. Yes, they went outside. I hadn’t left the gate open this time. But I guess Alice hadn’t closed it properly. I heard a clanking noise that sounded like the gate being opened. But no one came in. So I thought nothing more of it. Until a little later when the little guy started making his way slowly outside. Then I realized the gate was open. Little blackhead made his way to the walkway outside the gate. I followed. And then Magnethe followed. Brownhead seemed to prefer the safety of the hay. He staid there and baaaahed for mama to come back. I think Magnethe was a bit torn. To follow blackhead or go back to brownhead? Eventually they both made it all the way outside. And brownhead was actually first to step on the ground outside. It was great to see them exploring the world. I am not sure if it was their first time ever outside. When Alice saw them she said that they were outside again. But then another girl said they’d never been outside before. But they probably did go outside briefly yesterday when I left the gate open. Still, it was obvious they hadn’t been out much. A brave new world. Not straying too far from mama. It was great to see her outside as well, walking around freely again. I miss the good old days with me and the goats walking around all over the place. I have to walk a lot more carefully these days. But it was still good. And lots of (human) kids enjoying the presence of the goats as well. Well, the presence of the goat kids. Not so much Magnethe. She strikes almost as much fear as Mads used to do! I don’t blame them, she is a big, big goat. And she can be cranky. Especially when guarding her little ones. But she behaved quite well most of the time.

One of the girls from the other day was there again. Sara. She asked me about my eyes again. And we talked a little. And I helped her with Magnethe. She was a bit scared of her, but when she had a “safe” position she did like to pet her and talk about her. She felt very strongly that Magnethe needed a bath. I don’t think Magnethe agreed. I wouldn’t want to be the one giving her a bath! That might be a bit of a struggle.

But it was good to have that sort of “goat mentor” role again. And being outside with goats. Definitely a good day. The little ones are really helping me keep sadder thoughts away. They still come, when thinking of Vanilje. But I try to distract myself. I need positive thoughts.

Good day yes. I’m sorry I didn’t make any videos but…

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APRIL FOOLS! Hah. I doubt anyone bougth that one. Me not make videos of goat kids? That would be like Lady GaGa not wearing a crazy costume or Barack Obama not solving all the world’s problems with a smile. You know me, of course there are videos. Two of them.

youtube.com/watch?v=W6nRYR0llao. Inside. Really starting to bounce. And climb on me tentatively. I predict I will have goats on my back soon. I sure do hope so.

youtube.com/watch?v=PdrDOTWsQyk. And the great adventure outside.

They are just perfect.

Oh and a little warning: I am planning to do some experimentation on my website the next day or two. The blog may disappear or go wonky for brief periods of time. Shouldn’t be too bad. But if major disasters happen I will post a message on djaliplume.com. Fairly warned be thee says I.

I am happy to report that Magnethe and her babies are still doing just fine today. Not that I was expecting anything else. But it was with a bit of trepidation that I arrived at the playground. “please-no-bad-news-please-no-bad-news”. And thankfully there were no bad news. They are all doing well. And the kids are so darn cute.

Kurt came by today. Good to see him. He seemed well. And he brought news of Vanilje’s kid. She’s doing great. And yes, she is a she after all. That is actually really good news. That means there’s a lot bigger chance of a return to the playground later on. And there’s a chance she could have kids of her own some day, and so Vanilje’s legacy could live on like that. Let us hope. But in any case, she is doing really good at Kurt’s place. Apparently she is twice as big now. Okay, maybe he exaggerated a little about that. But she’s growing. So that is wonderful.

Kurt also said that he wants to buy Magnethe’s boy. He doesn’t have a buck of his own right now, and since there is no relation between his goats and Magnethe, her boy would be a perfect candidate. It won’t happen for some time yet of course. While I do not like to start thinking of saying goodbye already, at least it’s good to know that the boy will be going to Kurt when the time comes. Instead of being slaughtered or sold off to a far-off place. If he goes to Kurt then there’s a bigger chance of seeing him again in the future as well. And I know he will be happy there.

But for now I will enjoy his company as much as possible. He’s a beautiful little one. He’s the one with the black head. I love that colour. So pretty. The girl is the one with the brown head. They are both adorable.

Bodil came by too. To check on the little ones. Magnethe was obviously on guard because of Sif. “Because of course she’s very dangerous” as Bodil said. Tiny little dog. Almost smaller than the kids I think.

And Mikkel the intern was at work. He was very nice. Asked me if I wanted a glass of water or a cup of coffee or something. Just to ask if there was anything I wanted. Bodil said they should bring me a thermos with hot soup so I could stay there all night. Sounds like a plan.

But I did leave eventually. Leaving the gate open behind me. That was Per’s suggestion. To see if the little ones wanted to go exploring outside. I wonder if they did. Before I left I did try to coax them a bit, but they wanted to stay in the safety of the hay. And Magnethe didn’t want to leave them behind. So no luck for me. But it won’t be long before they’re bouncing around outside, I’m quite sure of it.

And yes, of course there’s a new video. youtube.com/watch?v=FywQ9jmSYy8.

I had to run for the bus on my way home. That was a bit daunting. I was heading down some stairs when I saw the bus coming at the stop. Luckily it stopped to let off some people, and then it waited for me. So I got on it okay. Transportation has been going okay in general. I’ve been going to the playground on my own again, with no real problems. I feel more confident crossing the road outside my apartment, to get to the bus stop there. It used to scare me somewhat, but I feel like I can see just enough for it not to be dangerous. So far so good anyway.

Oh and I don’t know what I was thinking when I said Magnethe doesn’t have one of those yellow ear clips. Of course she does. I must be going blind or something.