Mommy, I can fold the clothes, too!
Without photos, most of you would not believe the things this little coon is capable of. She always wants to be where I am–whether it’s folding clothes or cleaning windows
tending the plants . . .
hanging clothes on the line . . .
or just helping me drink my water after a hard day’s work in the yard . . .
I can always count on Chaoui to keep me company.
We’re approaching the end of a very long, hard winter. Of course, down here in bayou country, we can’t complain about snow-covered driveways or frozen ponds; but any time the temps dip below freezing and stay that way for more than a day, we pretty much go into shock and hibernate as much as possible….
That “the marsh is prettier on the other side of the bayou” isn’t always true. I’m ashamed that I’ve spent so much time out in the marsh, with all the wild things, that I’ve forgotten the treasures that I might find awaiting me in my own backyard. Something urged me to take a walk, and…
We pulled into the lake about 7 a.m. looking for clean water and it looked pretty decent so we began to drift and cast. Termite commented that the boats looked like they were all on anchor, and there was not much wind action. We watched them for a minute and once in a while they…
Even as a child, I liked to wander unexplored territories, as much as that was possible growing up in a subdivision. It was nothing for me to jump the backyard fence, cross the concrete ditch, and shimmy under the barbed wire in order to explore the field behind the house. As I grew older and with a bicycle as my free ride, I went as far as my imagination and legs could take me, which was often to a pecan tree-filled lot beside the junior high school.
One of the bad things about having sons who work on boats is the work schedule. David, the oldest, works a 28 and 14 schedule–28 days on the boat and 14 days off. Daniel, next in line, works 14 and 7. I never know ahead of time if they will be off the boat to celebrate holidays and birthdays. So, we just get together when we can, especially when they are both off the boat at the same time.
Well, folks, I feel like I’ve been chasing my tail here for the past week or so. The progress on the house is slow, and the rough electrical and plumbing do not tend to be the subject of beautiful photography. However, these behind-the-scene things are vital to a house running smoothly. You know, things like…
Too cute for words…I love it!!!! Like kids and cats, into everything….You must have the patience of Jobe and soft spot the size of Texas to share your home with a raccoon…..you make me go awwwwwww !!! Keep posting on his/her antics…they are great !!
Deb
…my fav was the water glass…I could’ve watched him for hours trying to get that ice out…which prolly took him seconds to do….clever lil guy…lol
Hi Deb. It’s AMAZING the things she can get into. The best way to describe her is a “perpetual toddler”. This is The Adventure of Chaoui series and there is one a day for the next 10 days. So, come back every day!!!!
…Wonderful blog and love the lil’ raccoon! I hopped over here via PW’s site and fell in love with the raccoon photos and your blog…Beautiful!
…Thanks for sharing! Blessings… :o)
Thanks for stopping by, TJ. You must be in North La. somewhere?