The mud strikes back

I would show you more but you really don't want to see. You really don't. All you need to know is that these children's grandpa asked me if they would like to go play in the "water". I took this as an invitation for clean water fun in a pool or some sprinklers. Apparently, "water" meant the irrigation in the pasture. Which comes with a whole lot of mud. I asked them what happened. Jonas' response? The mud strikes back. I think he lacked in the whole remorse department.
They were cold you see. And somewhere along the line, Jonas picked up the knowledge that mud retains some warmth from the earth, So he went ahead and spread it over his entire body. Every inch. Hailey helped him with the inches he couldn't reach. Then it looked like too much fun for her to pass up, so she covered herself as well. By the time I discovered what they were doing, it was too late. So I did what any mom would do. I took pictures.
While I was dealing with hosing them off, I could hear the terrified chirps of the chicks which meant only one thing: Caleb was awake. I was on my way in to rescue the chicks when Caleb innocently came strolling out of the room... with feathers covering his shirt as evidence. So far all the chickens have survived his "loving". But I will keep you posted.
Just another day around the Swanson household. And unfortunately, this really is life as usual.