The other morning I was eating breakfast when I saw something small wander out of the paddock and onto the lawn. I knew straight away what it would be. This tiny little baby hedgehog is too small to know he shouldn't be out in the day time, or talking to excitable girls either for that matter! I crouched down beside him and had a wee chat. He stopped and listened to me politely. I admired his tiny feet and gave him a little talk about road safety, like you do.
I called Dean over to meet him, and then we stood back and let him wander off. He headed back towards the paddock, stopping by a fence post and lying down for a snooze. Dean decided if we left him there he would get eaten by a hawk so he went and got a gardening glove to pick him up with.
When Dean picked him up, he curled up in a ball with his hands and toes under his chin. He could not have been any sweeter and I told him so. Of course. Did you ever in all your life see anything cuter than that?
We found him a lovely grassy hollow under some trees, and said our goodbyes. I look out for him all the time but have not seen him again. Sigh. I hope he is safe and happy.
(P.S Sorry I'm such a bad blogger. We have had no internet connection for a week, so therefore no blogging, or visiting lovely bloggers.)
