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August 17, 2011 By SoberJulie 5 Comments

What we do as Mothers

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Have I mentioned how much frogs gross me out?
Why do children love them so much?
Once upon a time, my lovely family went for a stroll to a seemingly beautiful pond.
There was a fountain, sunshine and pretty lily pads.
I sat far away, upon a pretty white bench and watched my two daughters with their father, who just happens to be the love of my life and Mr. Nature Man himself. 
They were intent upon their task, to mar the beauty of my day and make me look at frogs!
You see, the lovely facade of pond was a lie!
Under the surface hid fish, snakes, leeches and FROGS!
When I looked closely, there they were! Arrogantly gazing at me.
The audacity of it all!
Intent on making another beautiful memory with my family, I looked away from their mocking faces and ignored their croaks of laughter.
The girls were laughing and actually working together!
GASP, they were getting along.

Daddy helped, he carried the caught frogs in the handy-dandy bucket. I love this bucket, it assures me that these creepy, slimy creatures cannot get close to me.
And still these frogs mocked me, they seemed to croak happily just for my discomfort.
You are definitely a Mother if you’re willing to subject yourself to situations where the heebie-jeebie levels are this high.
In the end the girls had a blast, hubby enjoyed himself and me?
 It was fun watching them from my far away spot.
Oh and just to raise the gross factor, my daughter of course caught the mutant frog!
Check out it’s nasty tail.
On this Wordfull Wednesday I’m grateful for too many things to list, I think the fact that I was willing to get close enough to take this photo says it all.

Filed Under: Family, Motherhood, Wordfull Wednesday

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  1. drybottomgirl says

    August 17, 2011 at 5:21 pm

    You brave, brave girl! Frogs and snakes don't bother me in the least but the most minute spider sends me into the next county. Your family is precious, and I'm glad you are so blessed!

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  2. Robin says

    August 17, 2011 at 8:18 pm

    look how close you are to the frogs!! :-)

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  3. Galit Breen says

    August 18, 2011 at 7:48 pm

    Too funny! And wowsa, do I *ever* get this!

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  4. Sober 100 Days says

    August 18, 2011 at 10:05 pm

    Frogs are the environmental canaries letting us know when a waterway is healthy or sick. Looks like your special place is very healthy!

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  5. Sober Julie says

    August 19, 2011 at 1:32 pm

    I am so glad you all "get" it ;)

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