Throughout the day I catch small moments of the chimps interacting with each other, with humans, or just by themselves that just make me smile. Sometimes the moments are just a split second, but they always make my heart burst with joy. I thought I would share a few from yesterday and today.
This morning as we cleaned the front rooms, Foxie tossed her strawberry shortcake doll to me by the Playroom. We played chase from front room 1 to the playroom. When Foxie was running she was doing a bunny hop with her back feet. That one always gets me :).
Yesterday, I found Willy B laying on a big comfy blanket. I sat down and we scrolled through some photos on my phone.
Jamie this afternoon was being groomed by Missy and Jody. Because Jamie seeks out humans so often I love seeing her with chimp friends.
Yesterday, Missy came down from the loft in the playroom and began gesturing to something. I looked over and all I saw were some magazines. I offered one to her not thinking she really wanted it, but to my surprise she took the magazine and gestured for the one next to it. Once she had both magazines she climbed back up to the loft to make a nest.
We put out a pre-lunch lettuce forage on Young’s Hill today. I found Negra and Burrito playing right before I let the chimps back on the Hill. They even had a stuffed animal in their mouth playing tug-a-war.
While I was doing a chimp count for some checks ealier. I found Jamie in a nest fast asleep.
While Jamie napped in the loft, I also spotted Jody grooming a very sleepy Negra.
Burrito is often found on this barrel playing by himself, spying on the neighbors, or occasionally getting someone to play with him. This morning he started off playing by himself, but Foxie joined him a little later. Foxie would knock on the barrel while Burrito spun around on top. They were grabbing each others toes and laughing.
I hope you enjoyed these small moments. Please enjoy some bonus photos!
Jody collecting foliage this morning.
Annie walking in the tall green grass.
Negra enjoying some lettuce.
Jamie with handfuls of lettuce.
Foxie
Linda Gere says
Awesome Heartwarming post today. Thank you so much for sharing.
Arlene and Michael says
Loved loved loved this post Kelsi. Your post made me smile. Beautiful photos and great short stories. Thank you. Have a nice evening
Kathleen says
This post goes into my top 5 favs! Thank you for sharing these small moments. I would think with every blink there’s a new special moment to see.
Pat Froelich says
Read the inputs every day.mmit is hard to not like each and everyone. Also the caregivers are doing their best to get these pictures. Thank you all….tonight was a joy!???
Paulette Wrisley says
I know that what you all do is really hard work, day after day, so I’m glad you get these small moments that bring you joy and keep you coming back. I’d give anything to hang out with Willy B and look at pictures, or play tug-of-war with Burrito, play dolls with Foxie, Or just be in the presence of any one of them. You are blessed with those small moments. Thank you for loving them!
Paulette Wrisley says
And sharing all those moments with us! I really loved this post. Thanks again
Deanna says
It’s always the little things that make the biggest impact and warm the heart!!!