It’s Definitely Monday…
May 8, 2006 | Filed under: Stuff
If you read my last blog entry here, then you know we have a new resident at the Shalvis abode. One with a wriggly nose, beady eyes, and a knack for making noises in the middle of the night.
Well the other morning I woke up tired and cranky because Micky had been particularly rambunctious for the past SIX HOURS. To add insult to injury, he smelled.
Bad.
So I went in and with bleary eyes, looked at him. He’s incredibly sweet and the kids love him but all I saw was him smirking at me. Little bastard had been keeping me up on purpose, I’d bet on it. Holding my nose, I took him in his cage outside with me where I proceeded to write on my laptop, and he proceeded to enjoy a sunflower seed. The next thing I know, I’m waking up with drool on my chin, and . . . bad mom that I am . . . Micky’s cage is opened and he’s GONE.
The little shit escaped. On my watch.
When the kids came home, they were devastated. I pretended to be, but I’ll tell you what. Slept like a baby last night . . .
This morning I was back outside with my laptop, and I’d have sworn I saw Micky racing across the top of the wood pile, grinning from ear to ear . . .
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eve says:
Ah Jill, the poor thing just wanted to be free – run wild through the hills.:mrgreen:
Posted on May 8th, 2006 at 4:22 amStacey115 says:
lol
Posted on May 8th, 2006 at 4:48 amTooo funny!
Barbara-Jo says:
Couldn’t have happened to a nicer person!! (You, not the rat!)
Posted on May 8th, 2006 at 5:34 amMelissa says:
Well, I was going to give you some pointers on how to keep him from stinkin’ but now it’s too late.
I’m bummed. Now I wanna read my old, torn up copy of BAD MOUSY.
He’s probably better off in the wild, anyway. Having pets such as mice and rats is hard because like I said before they usually only live 5 years. Better fled then dead.
Posted on May 8th, 2006 at 5:46 amPeggy says:
Good riddance. Hate those little buggers. Had one in my wall next to my bed that kept me awake for three nights in a row, until we left mouse poison in the attic. Now I sleep so much nicer.
Posted on May 8th, 2006 at 5:54 amAngie says:
That happened with me and a gerbil once. Only we found the gerbil.
Posted on May 8th, 2006 at 6:14 amSee, these things just have a way of working themselves out. Now if *I * could only figure out how to fix it so the kids think the cockatiel opened its own cage……
Sue says:
:rotfl: You are too funny!
Posted on May 8th, 2006 at 6:32 amSusan says:
My guess is you grined back!:rotfl:
Posted on May 8th, 2006 at 6:47 amKimberly Holt-Whitlock says:
Jill,
What a shame, hehe. I’m sure he is much better off in the wood pile. Just pray he doesn’t find his way back into the house. The kids will probably never allow you to trap him the old fashioned way.
Best,
Posted on May 8th, 2006 at 6:50 amKim
Christa Runge says:
Wait til he hear the bear.
Posted on May 8th, 2006 at 7:04 ameve says:
Christa – :rotfl:
Posted on May 8th, 2006 at 7:06 amBrandy says:
Um, am I the only one who has kids who knows whats coming next? GUILT TRIP. And a free pass to the kidlet because Mom “accidently” lost Micky?
Posted on May 8th, 2006 at 7:11 amOn the other hand, the poor thing belonged outside anyway. He wouldn’t have lasted that long at my house (6 cats). Glad you finally got some sleep though!
Jill says:
The guilt was very very heavy until I realized — no more mouse in the house. :yes:
Posted on May 8th, 2006 at 7:22 amKelley says:
Too funny. I would not want a mouse for a pet. I’d have been happy it escaped!
Posted on May 8th, 2006 at 7:52 amCece says:
*looks around for Eve*
Born freeeeeeeeeee as free as the wind blowsssss as free as the grass growsssss as free as you and me!!!!! :guitar:
Posted on May 8th, 2006 at 7:58 amruby55 says:
I really don’t mind live mice as lonf as I don’t have to actually touch the things. I’m like that with most animals, especially ones that need cages. Sheesh, I even enjoyed watching mice free each other from traps until the full implications sank in. I wonder if Micky will move in with his/her? family once the weather gets colder again. That’s the reason I probably would have liked to keep an a on it–no msting.:hissyfit: That one winter we must have dumped out at least 4 dozen mice before we decided to let them die. I still wonder if I’ll meet them in some of my boxes. :yuck:
Posted on May 8th, 2006 at 8:45 amJayde says:
Hmmm…Something smells… mousy. :thumbsup:
Falling asleep. Good one. You’re totally innocent if you were unconscious at the time.
No, really; mice are notorious for escaping. When I was younger I had a friend who had pet mice in a cage, and it seemed like every time I was there, one of the little buggers had gotten loose. Let me tell you, my sleepovers there were not peaceful. I swear, the damn mouse was in the bed with me, I know it.
-Jayde.
PS: I guess Ashes is happy.
Posted on May 8th, 2006 at 8:47 amMarcy says:
Jill – You know he just went out to gather his family to move them all in with you, right? :rotfl:
Posted on May 8th, 2006 at 8:50 amJill says:
Ashes is so happy she’s been dancing down the hallways grinning. I swear.
But marcy just gave me nightmares!
Posted on May 8th, 2006 at 8:52 amruby55 says:
BTW, I was downstairs in the basement over the weekend. The smell almost bowled me over. I couldn’t get out fast enough. And there are no rats where there is such a stink?!?!?
I hope he gets one of his brothers to really clean up the place. I wouldn’t really want hime to do it because he’s due for heart surgery any day. But somebody has to get the smell out and it won’t be me. Seriously, I almost brought up and had to get out of there as fast as possible. I can just imagine trying to get that “fragrance” out of all my books and other things. :wall:
Posted on May 8th, 2006 at 8:53 amjudy f says:
born free…..lol
Posted on May 8th, 2006 at 9:50 amPat says:
Sorry your little critter escaped. Not!
Your daughter is so pretty. Looks quite like my neice.
Posted on May 8th, 2006 at 9:57 amKimmy says:
I would say im sorry the critter escaped but I agree with you-good riddence! lol
Posted on May 8th, 2006 at 10:50 amI am guilty of falling asleep and a critter getting loose- I was supposed to be babysitting my friends hamster and I fell asleep and the critter got out. I raced around the house looking for it and finally found it under the bathroom sink trying to get in the wall… Probably should have left it there because it always made her room smell lovely… lol
Donna M says:
Good plan Jill! No wonder you fell asleep, Micky kept you up all night!!:smile: I’m sure Micky is happy in the wood pile & will have many wonderful adventures in life!!!:rotfl:
Posted on May 8th, 2006 at 11:19 amDonna M says:
Jill I hope you don’t mind the following!
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Donna M
Gena says:
I hope there isn’t a Minnie living in the wood pile. The girls would love it, but I’m sure poor Jill wouldn’t.
Posted on May 8th, 2006 at 11:45 amKIM H says:
oh it is so cute.:lol:
Posted on May 8th, 2006 at 11:54 amLis says:
lol Sounds like the great escape! :rotfl:
Posted on May 8th, 2006 at 12:24 pmjeanne says:
I’m surprised such a little thing could smell that bad lol. Hope your daughter wasn’t too attached or you will never hear the end of it. Years from now – remember when mom purposely let Micky out of his cage:wink:
Posted on May 8th, 2006 at 12:29 pmK-K says:
Oh, that is funny. Jillm you always seem to make me laugh even with the worst case of PMS ever.
Posted on May 8th, 2006 at 1:45 pmCarol says:
I’m happy for you and Ashes! lol
Posted on May 8th, 2006 at 2:12 pmGina says:
Haha! Hopefully he doesn’t become some lovely cats lunch! My cat is named Mikey. Close enough name.
Posted on May 8th, 2006 at 2:28 pmcarly phillips says:
You kill me.
Posted on May 8th, 2006 at 2:39 pm:rotfl:
eve says:
Cece – :rotfl: You’re safe here – I would never torture Jill and the gang with the insane “Let’s sing the TV theme song” game. You, on the other hand …
Posted on May 8th, 2006 at 3:03 pmDennie says:
I know it’s not right to laugh… :rotfl:
you crack me up!
Posted on May 8th, 2006 at 3:13 pmToni Anderson says:
Don’t worry, he’ll be back in the Fall!!
Good move.
Posted on May 8th, 2006 at 3:17 pmChris Keach says:
Oh, you’re bad! I just hope he doesn’t return with a bunch of “friends”!
Posted on May 8th, 2006 at 6:52 pmAngie says:
Jill, you need to borrow a few of Suzanne M’s kittens!
Posted on May 8th, 2006 at 7:04 pmDanica says:
Ah Jill…
Posted on May 9th, 2006 at 12:18 ammelanie says:
Hey Jill,
Posted on August 14th, 2006 at 4:45 pmLove your blog and your books:love: what kind of animal is Ashes?