So on Saturday, in a desperate attempt to make good out of the pond situation, I suggested to Thomas that we name the tadpoles. The pond is full of them, and I had just noticed an unusually large one, hovering near the surface. "I think we should call that one Oscar," I said, pointing to it. Thomas immediately joined in, offering names like Daisy (for a tiny one), Baby (a very small one), and Macgregor (one of several "medium" tadpoles we named). At one point, Lewis looked over my shoulder at the list. (Yes, I wrote down the tadpoles' names. Don't ask.) I explained that we were naming the tadpoles. His expression said quite clearly, "have you lost your mind?" I just shrugged--Thomas was enjoying himself, and we weren't splashing, bailing, or throwing stones.
Besides, now we have a pond full of pets that don't require special food or trips to the vet.
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Medi andd Lewis:
Just found your Christmas card with this address and was so happy to see that all is well is the "old Country". Sorry we didn't visit before you left Atl. but time just flew by. Maybe we'll see you across the pond.
I was so envious reading about the cool weather and fire in the fire place. I still hate summer!!!!
Do you plan to return to the States? I read that you rented your house for two years.
Have y'all adjusted to all the changes yet? Are you or will you drive? Is Lewis drifting to the right when he drives?
Norm and I spent Christmas in Austria,Slovakia and Hungry. We did a riverboat down the Danube. Loved it but don't want to leave home on the holidays again.
My granddaughter,Kacey,leaves tomorrow for her freshman year at Auburn. Life sure does go fast.
Hope to hear from you soon. We think of you often.
Love to all,
Kathy
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