My favorite over the past couple weeks is the story of Jeffery vs. the Squirrel, but I should start at the beginning...
The Kids Exchange was this month. Since mom and I volunteer to work we were able to get in early and shop! This was our second time shopping the Exchange early, and although we were prepared for the line we were not prepared for the cold. We waited in line for about an hour in probably 50 degree weather (bbuurrrr!). As you can see from the picture the line was wrapped around the Jim Graham building. It was ok though, the event is so big we had time to review the map (in mom's hands) showing the layout of all the items.
Mom and I were able to get some great buys for Carmie. I found adorable smocked outfits, and mom found a rocking chair for the porch.
About four and a half hours later, we decided we'd had enough (a.k.a. spent too much money!) and headed home. Soon after leaning I received a call from Jeffery. His first line was, "um, Babe, we have a problem." My mind begins to race, "what's wrong with the baby?" "what in the house is broken now?" "Lord, please don't let the pipes be leaking again!". Jeffery then proceeds to tell me there is a squirrel in the fireplace. After talking to Bob we decide to wait until the next day to try to do anything with our new little furry friend. Jeffery called one place and they told him the standard fee for animal removal was $250! We just had a baby. We can't afford $250 to get this squirrel out! Once Carmie went down for her nap Jeffery put Bennett in her kennel and prepared for a face off with the furry intruder. He opened up all the doors to the downstairs and in his oven mitts and with a broom in hand Jeffery was ready to help the squirrel find his way back to nature. Althought he needed a bit of coaxing with the broom, the squirrel was able to find his way outside just before Carmie work up from her nap! As cute as the little guy was I think I will have to agree with my friend Keyana, "If I didn't invite you and you're not paying rent, you do not belong in my house."
Thankfully we had the grandparents to come visit this month as well. Carmie sure does love all the attention she gets! Debbie got all the sweet kisses in that poor little Carmie's cheeks could tollerate.
Luther and Carol were able to get in some Carmie squeezes as well. Good thing for Bob, Carmie and I had already gone to Laurinburg over the MLK weekend so he was able to play with the sweet baby too!
Of course, it hasn't all been smiles and baby giggles. Sweet Carmie had to get her four month shots yesterday. Up until the point they stuck her with those needles she was the sweetest baby in the doctors office. As much as I hate taking her in for shots, I do love that I get to see how much she's grown. Currently her stats are as follows:
Length - 24 1/4 inches (50%)
Weight - 13 lbs 10.5 oz (50%)
Well, that's about all the excitement I think I can stand for one blog. Enjoy until next time!
2 comments:
Oh, Oh, I have a squirrel story too. When Iris was about 6, we had two cats. There was a cat door so they could come in and out. One weekend, Iris was at a sleepover and Jim and I went out shopping. When we came back I heard this odd chewing noise in Iris's room. I went in to look and there was a squirrel chewing on one of her bedposts. The nearest I can figure is that one of the cats brought it in then got bored with it. I called Jim. He called one of his buddies and they both went into the room with pellet guns and closed the door. All I heard was pow pow pow pow pow pow, about 20 times.
They came out with a dead squirrel and went to drink beer. i went into the room and OMG!!!. There were BB holes in the walls, in the ceiling, in the furniture and in the floor. I went all harpy on them and asked them what in the *#@&$)& did they think they were doing and they said, and I quote "Well, the squirrel kept moving."
True story, I swear.
Farmer Ann
That's horrible!!! Poor squirrel. Thankfully this one made it out alive. :)
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