I readied our new hatchery egg and Lydia took an immense interest in it! It was still another 6 minutes before Gavin would turn 20 minutes old and I could hatch her, but I was still pretty excited. Nothing prepared me for what was about to happen, though. I was so excited myself that I couldn’t stop taking pictures! Gavin reached 25 minutes of age before I finally realized it was time to hatch the egg but look!
I’d never seen Lydia smile so wide before! Smiling was pretty common for her son but seeing them smiling together was a real treat. They look so happy!
Happy distraction aside, it was time to hatch that last egg. This time, a girl. I’ve decided to name her Opal. She doesn’t look especially excited in her picture there, but trust me. I gave her a honey pot and she immediately started eating. Soon, she was all smiles and she was so anxious to learn she practically pressed and learned all the computer words on her own!
As if that wasn’t enough, she was anxious to look around and push everything, including the trumpet. She was so pleased with her playing that she flashed me another big smile.
I can already tell that I’m going to adore this little lady. She’s so easy to take care of!
She and Gavin finally met in the temple and were playing a game of tag. Soon there was kissing but Opal seemed most interested in the big helicopter toy and the raft than in poor Gavin. They did continue their game of tag below the house after a chance ride on the raft and since they were both safe and healthy, I took the opportunity to check on the other creatures. Everyone seemed to be doing just fine. Aidan was still on the island and Lydia was still under the temple. Perhaps they were a little lonely but otherwise, they were very healthy. In fact, things were so pleasant I even took the opportunity to teach “food” and “mama” to the grendel. How lovely!
