One weekend this summer, Aaron had to work, so the kids and I headed West to visit my folks on our family farm. Of course Mom and I had to stay up waaaay too late chatting. Some time around 10pm, with the kids well in bed, I saw a quick little gray mouse dart around a corner and behind the refrigerator.
OMYGOODNESS. But being the good farm girl that I am, I calmly alerted Mom to the situation – which she blamed on the doors being open for the breeze, nevermind that the house now has air conditioning! – she told Dad, and he promptly got a mouse trap from the basement.
A while later, all three of us are still jawing away. I came out of the bathroom and immediately saw my dad perk up. My friends, his ears practically swiveled towards the cupboards. Two seconds later, he jumped up and yanked open the door to the lazy susan.
Folks, the mouse ran out, and he caught it WITH HIS FOOT. I’m gonna pause for a second and let you absorb that image.
What happened after that I can only take Dad’s word for, because Mom and I, the farm girls that we are, ran into their bedroom and squealed a little. Dad tells us that the mouse is dead, and I’m choosing to believe that.
Wait, 10:00 is late? Cory stays up til 2am talking with his aunt/cousins when we go visit them in Chicago.
Is your dad a ninja or something? Hearing sounds nobody else can. Quick movement to stamp out the mouse. Impressive!
Hmm, maybe I should have clarified. The mouse was seen at 10pm, stomped after 11pm, maybe. I went to bed closer to 1am. THAT is late, my friend, no matter who you ask! Especially when the kids are up at 7am. Ugh.
Your dad is an amazing man – that’s all I can say at this moment because my stomach is still reeling from the thought of just having a mouse IN MY HOUSE – much less actually touching it. Ewww…mice. are. so. gross.
Sincerely,
Certified City Girl and Wuss
He really is, Dawn, there’s no arguement there! Did I mention that I was on my parent’s BED squeeling when he caught it?!
Uncle DJ: Mouse Detective! Your dad is the ultimate “man’s man” so this is no shock to me. I am coming to realize there is never a dull moment around him, but it’s always nice when he is around because there is no problem that cannot be handled. BTW, I still shriek hysterically if I see one in a field…I don’t know how I handled it living in that trailer for 3 years!
The only dull moments are the ones when he falls asleep. But don’t assume he doesn’t hear you! He might just be resting his eyes.:)