Aww, your writing warmed my heart. It's quite interesting to read from a mom's perspective as one as a child doesn't often think about how natural occurences while growing up may affect or hurt our parents unconsciously.
My parents also raise their own chicken so I can totally understand the shining eyes of your daughter although I don't eggs them anymore.
We're also a 4 children family.
Very true! I'm sure I have made my mom crazy at times, probably still do, lol!