Hoofin' It

"1... 2... 3... 4... 5... 6... 7... 8..."
Reilly was counting aloud.

I listened, assuming she was simply practicing her number skills.
But then came another familiar voice...

"Mom? I only have eight toes!" squeaked Sheepie.

"Eight toes?" I asked, playing along. "Really, Sheepie? You have eight toes?"

"Yes! Reilly counted them for me."

"Oh my!" I smiled back at them.

There was a pause... and then a most concerned reply.

"Something is wrrronnnnnnng with me!"


Perhaps Sheepie has figured out that she isn't quite as human as the rest of her family after all.