If there is anything even less pleasant than being suddenly awakened out of the most restful long winter sleep, it is being awakened and then PICKED UP and checked out all over.
Thanks, Mom.
She says they are vital, critical, un-skippable “hibernating box turtle safety checks.” And that it is her job as the official flockwide MommyGuard to perform these safety checks at very regular (oh so regular) intervals.
But you know the truth. Your mommy is in Bruce-withdrawal.
It happens. After all…..cuteness.

Look at those whirling red eyes! Yep I miss you too.
Aw! You and his mama both!