oh woe is me...

We have a mouse.

Yep. a little critter that feels entitled to take up space in our house, eating weird things like newspaper and chunking away at the potatoes on the bottom shelf in our pantry. We live right next to a corn field now, so I suppose the nasty rodents are likely to find their way to the house... but inside? In the garage is one thing... but oh my gosh. I'm not good with mice. Especially since we really have no furniture in our living room yet (it's still at our old house)... and sitting on the floor is a regular (if not uncomfortable) occurrence.

Ugh.

This morning, we woke up and found a package of tightly wrapped Saltines had been accosted on the kitchen table. Further inspection showed mouse droppings and a wide array of other indicators that the mouse had its run of the place last night. Adam was so mad. It's like war. Adam v. mouse. Armed with Kmart's BEST mouse traps and chunks of peanut butter, I think Adam has the upper hand here, though I've known an intelligent mouse or two in my time.

As I sit here, in the middle of the kitchen with a makeshift computer spot on the kitchen table, I'm watching Spider-Man get a check-up by a very competent veternarian. Yes, the Halloween Costumes are on and the kids are in heaven. I love it. Love that it brings out their imaginations. And the muscles on Ethan's Spidey suit are totally cracking me up.

Tomorrow, we'll head over to the church for our annual Halloween alternative. We're doing something totally different this year - hosting a big movie night (Meet the Robinson's), along with tons of giveaways and popcorn and carmel corn and bags of candy for every kid. Plus we're doing hay rides and hot chocolate which will be perfect as long as the weather holds up. (It's been gorgeous!) It'll be simple, but exactly what we need right now... things are just so crazy.

I haven't had any more contractions, so I'm thinking the little bugger was just pulling my leg. I've stopped looking at the scale at the doctor's office, but I can feel the swelling and the pounds as the pile on, suctioning themselves to my body. I'm anxious to get the baby out, and excited to meet him. I'm at that... 'okay, I'm over this, let's get on with it' point. I just don't want to be pregnant anymore. BUT... I'm glad he's baking as long as he needs to... and let's face it, he IS easier to transport right now... and the poor kid doesn't even have a name yet, so we have lots to do before he gets here. Including assembling the crib, finishing our move, selling our house... oh, it's fun!

So, that's all that's going on on this front.

Happy Halloween!

Comments

[Bridgette Mehlig]

Hi Courtney !
Thank you for opening yourself up and being honest and you are just such a special person ! - : ) OMG I don't like mice AT ALL ! ! I know that they are little but they just freak me out ! ( for some reason ! ) I know that Sophia and Ethan are going to look VERY cute ! I love them. Have a great night ! I look forward to reading your blog everyday ! ) I love you ! !

[Jill]

Congrats on the move! Glad to hear your little guy stayed put through all of that. We moved the weekend before our son entered the world - 3 weeks early. God has a way of reminding you that not everything has to get done!

[Donna Murdock]

Mice are really cute in children's story books, but not in people's houses! We had some this summer and one actually ran across the computer room in the middle of the day. Rather nervy, I'd say! I read up on mouse control on the internet and found out that they cannot stand to touch steel wool. We put steel wool around every hole we could find, like around the water pipes behind the sink, etc. We caught two mice in those new, cool traps that totally close in on the mouse so you don't have to touch them, ick!. We haven't found anymore evidence since. Hope this helps!

We want to know about the baby as soon as you do!

[Emily Richter]

What a great idea for a Halloween Alternative! Fun! Fun! Idea!!!

[Mary McCord]

Courtney, This is the very first time I have ever responsed to a blog, sent my input in on a book, or just wrote to someone I have never met before.
First congratsulations on your new little one. I will be praying for you and your precious family. I feel like I know them well from reading your WONDERFUL, HEARTWARMING, BEAUTIFUL,& MOVING
book, Scrapbooking Your Faith. I knew from the very first time I seen an ad for it that I just had to have it! Well, last weekend while on a road trip I stopped at a Hobby Lobby's in Columbus, GA . Your book was the very first item that I laid my eyes on. I picked it up and made the purchase without giving it a second thought. Oh how very thankful I am that I did!! I have read EVERY WORD from cover to cover!! Your faith, your love for our Father, your passion truly touches my heart. I thank my God for your gift. Blessings,