On Sunday evening Michael informed me that my computer hard drive was having problems.  So I gladly allowed it to be carried off to the special computer hospital in the basement.  Michael has been working on backing up the data and doing whatever else needs to be done.  But meanwhile, I am reduced to using my iPod Touch as my e-mail and internet source.  That means my e-mails are much more concise, and my time on the internet is much reduced.  In order to write this post, I have commandeered the kids’ computer for a bit.

In squirrel news, he died sometime in the night Saturday night, so when we checked on him Sunday morning, we were relieved to see that his suffering was over.  I vetoed Isaac’s desire to keep the squirrel tail.  Maybe another time I’ll be more willing for him to do that.

In mouse news, we are still trying to outwit the mouse in the kitchen.  And while we’re playing it’s little mousie games, we are getting more and more fond of it. We see it every day, and it’s so cute!  Yesterday Isaac made a box trap, hoping to catch the mouse live so we can observe it.  He also tried to set up the vacuum in a strategic spot to suck up the mouse, but that idea quickly failed.  Stay tuned for more mouse tales!

Now, I must run and make lunch for the children.  Thanks for reading!