Country Critters

Needless to say it has been a hectic few weeks. With me in school and the kids out, we are trying to balance my school work with summer activities. Kynlee was suppose to have horse camp the week of July 21 and after the first day with temps in the 100's she was done!! She came home after the first day and said she did not want to go back. She enjoys the horses, but the heat takes away all the fun. Can't say I blame her so we'll have make ups in the fall. She has never been our child to tolerate activities outside when it is hot out and for more than a couple of hours. Camp was scheduled from 9:00am to 4:0o pm.

School starts in 19 days and I can't believe how the time always seems to fly by. I think their starting to get bored and will be ready by the 25th. We still have some shopping to do for supplies, new shoes, etc.

Well most of you know how I feel about mice so I thought I would share this story with you. Now keep in mind, I'm usually the one on the table, chair, bed, or anything that will keep me off the ground if one appears and usually with a scream. Yes, I'm a wimp and I'm happy to admit it. They just give me the creeps, ewe!

The kids were outside with the dogs when I hear them start to scream. They came running into the house saying that Hagen had tried to catch something outside and it was moving. I had to come see what it was. Not sure what I would find I go into the yard and hear squeaking, my first instinct was to run. I couldn't do that, after all I am the MOM. Knowing the dogs would probably eat it eventually, which would be much worse afterwards, it had to be removed. Whatever it is. Kynlee and I SLOWLY approach the noise to see what exactly it was. The baby mouse was hardly moving and I just didn't know how to do this. After a little debating I found a shovel in the garage with a LONG handle, but before moving it I had to put the damn thing out of it's misery. With three throws and three screams (from me) it was silent. I (well I should say Kynlee) scooped the thing onto the end of the shovel and I went and tossed it over the fence into the field. This was not a pleasant experience, but living in the country is slowly strengthening my weaknesses. The frogs on the porch are even growing on me. Back to the end of this story.... when all was done Kynlee starting clapping and said she was so proud of me and that I was a big girl!! I just started laughing and figured it's okay for kids to see that even adults have fears sometimes.

We've taken the boat out a couple of times at the nearby Lake Waxahachie. This is a very small lake, but very convenient and the kids enjoy getting to swim. Upon the first trip out since giving the ducks their new home we found them in the same cove near the boat launch. They seem to be getting along well and the kids get so excited every time we go. Just thought you might like to know they are doing good too. Have a great week!