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And The Second Rat Looked Like This

So, yeah.

We caught that second rat from yesterday.

At this point we’re just hoping there aren’t more.

We’ll either need more traps – or to burn the house down if there are.

The great rat debacle of 2020.

Barf.

Can I document something else now?

  • Maybe our awesome business success of 2021?
  • The most epic vacation that we took in 2022?
  • Or how I became a professional blogger in 2023?

I love you.

-Dad

And The Second Rat Looked Like This

More Rats

And – one day later – mom apparently discovered more rats.

Another one just walked by in the backyard while she was eating lunch.

Ugh.

More traps deployed.

I did learn that a group of rats is called a “mischief.”

For whatever gross piece of business that is worth.

I love that I get to do this crazy life with you.

I love you.

-Dad

Our Rat Looked Like This

Ok, there is no way around this.

A few weeks ago we found a rat in the back yard.

Mom saw something one day. I suggested it was probably a mouse, or maybe a baby squirrel.

There was confusion and doubt. (On my part. Mom was certain it was a rat).

There were whispers in the hallway that felt like they came from some spy movie shot in black and white.

Finally. I saw him too.

We called a bug company that sat out poison, but that seemed to not do anything.

Then mom sat out traps.

Well, today we got him.

H, you and I threw the rat and the trap away after K and mom left for dance. You were so glad to be along for the adventure.

I though K could stand a picture or two, but I didn’t want her having nightmares over it.

Ugh.

Glad that’s over. Bleh.

I love you.

-Dad

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Our Rat Looked Like This