Rosie says, "Hi!"

Dear Diary,

Rosie is finally getting tamer and coming right up to me.  She no longer waits until I have filled the seed bowls and retreated to the stairs to approach.  She digs right in with me standing inches away.  She even comes when I call, like in this photograph.  Scooting out from the stone wall to see what I have on offer.

Earning the trust of these little ones is my greatest joy.  That look in their eyes is my reward.  I stocked up on seeds yesterday because I know that Rosie and her friends will be feeling that urgency to prepare for the winter so extra helpings of seed are called for.  I do my part and they reward me with looks like this.