Our friends across the street have a parrot. Having a bird inside the house was a very new development for our kids when she was new, but they’ve become accustomed to her over time. It wasn’t all too long ago that Solly was touring Wavy around their house and pointed out their bird.
“See that? That’s Rae’s chicken.”
And on they went! It was SO casual. Meanwhile Rae and I were cracking up in the kitchen at how nonchalant he was. As if having a chicken inside would be completely acceptable.
I’ve chatted with their bird, Dezi, a number of times recently. She just kind of stares at me, but she used to be more frightened of me, and she’d puff up all big and intimidating. Not anymore! Today, she actually greeted me back.
Hello, Dezi.
Hllo.
HellOooo!
HllOooo!
I felt like we were officially friends!
Earlier this week, I happened to be around, and I walked over to her cage to check on her. She turned her head to the side, and then she started dancing! You know that dorky, bouncing bird dance? She just went for it! It was SO cute! I imitated her, and she kept going! I had a good giggle.
She’s a good little birdy.
I like feeding her peanuts. Like a treat. Like she’s a puppy.
Its been nice getting to know her a bit better recently.