So, you can imagine the chaos and horrific screams when a small snake was discovered on the back porch.
I herded the kids inside. Put on boots and grab a shovel. Then charge outside.
I get close enough to get a look. Garden snake. Not poisonous.
Then, I charged back inside and ordered the kids to play in the front yard.
Yes, I snarled and gave them the ‘don’t-you-dare-go-into-the-back-yard’ glare again. So, I was confident they would leave the snake alone.
The back door opens. All the kids troop in. Grinning.
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