I am referring to the intensity of the sun here in CO...there's more that comes with this elevation than just snow ;) I feel like I'm five feet from that thing when I step outside...I was never an avid sunscreen user until now! If I don't I will permanently have a sweet farmers tan that is in no way flattering! Speaking of wanting to step outside...I had another incident that caused me to not want to step outside for a while. The other day as Oliver and I were on our usual walking path, we were passing the little park & I noticed a new unfamiliar sign had been posted. Curious because I'm pretty sure I saw a picture of a wild animal on it...so I strolled us over to check it out & this is what I had to attend to now...
Friggin Mountain Lions!
Yes, these cute kitties have been spotted in our area...to what extent & exactly where...I don't know, but it was enough information for me to get the heck outta there! But not before I read how to defend yourself & your children in case you had one hot on your case! I now feared the mountain lion & as I'm trying to get us back on track...my fear turned to goosebumps & then a little bit of nauseousness & then back to fear as a snake slithered over my feet. Ugh! Time to get back home!!! Our walk back was a little more amped up, quicker-paced & a lot more paranoid. I let my fear take over & spent the next couple very nice days in doors being a scaredy cat! I have since faced the fears & Oliver & I resumed our walks, but since I don't believe I'm a very lucky person, I make sure to attach eyes to the back of my head. And today, as I blog & Oliver sleeps in the bicycle trailer, it marks my first ride with him attached to my bike, instead of Daddy's. It didn't last long, not because it's hard, but because I was so nervous it wasn't attached right & he was going to become unattached & fly off into the street. I know! Horrible thought, but I was once again being Narotic New Mommy! Besides me checking the clamp a million times, it was a great little time!
I have to thank our friend Libba South (she just recently became a South...I'm not quite used to it, but it has such a ring). Anyway, I do need to thank her for Oliver's new favorite obsession! Baby Einstein Octopus...that thing sings & speaks in 3 different languages. I suppose the three language option does help in relieving some of the annoyance of hearing the same songs over & over & over & over again, but nonetheless =)...thanks Libba! There is an OFF option, but we love how excited he gets when he hasn't played with him for about 5 minutes!
Naked Octopus Jumping Time.
Yay for the Annoying Octopus! Bleu. Bleu. Bleu. Jaune. Jaune. Jaune. Vert. Vert. Vert.
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