New Rule: Do Not Play with Scorpions

Well, I did get in trouble for sitting on the dining room table, but it was worth it to see Mandy’s puffy cheeks turn red. Meow! Peyton and I took turns watching Mandy. She was all over the house yesterday, but she gave us a break because she would leave for short periods of time. One time she even came back with a new bag of crunchies! I can’t wait until they are open! Fresh crunchies are the best!

Well, I have big news! Last night Peyton and I found a new creature! We were playing with him, but he had to run into Mandy’s sight, so she figured we had something. She sent Sam to check on us, and all of a sudden, Sam freaked out. He made me drop my capture and sent me to Mandy. Sam’s never acted so concerned so I went to see Mandy. She forced me to open my mouth and looked at my tongue and cheeks. What on earth?! It was very uncomfortable. Meanwhile, Sam proceeds to beat my live toy until it was squished. Sam has always released my live toys outside before; evidently this was not a lizard. Peyton was so startled by Sam’s behavior he hid under the noise maker until Mandy called him and then he went to see her too and even let her check him over. Sam cleaned up the squished remains of what was once our play toy. He said it was a scorpion, and that if we ever see another one, we should not play with it. He wants us to tell him if there are any more scorpions, but we are not supposed to touch them. Mandy was shocked and they proceeded to read about scorpions on the computer. I guess they were surprised to find one here. I don’t really know what they found on the computer, but that little guy was mean. He was long and skinny like a lizard, but he did not taste like one. Sam and Mandy watched me for a long time because I had the evil critter in my mouth. Mandy said scorpions are dangerous, and I believe her. There is a new rule in our house: Do not play with scorpions.

Well, today is sure to be a good day. Sam woke up early—it was still dark. He woke Mandy up and they ate breakfast and he left. We thought he was going to take Mandy with him, but after he left, she went back to bed. What a lazy bum! Anyway, we guarded the house while Mandy slept, and when she woke up, she fed us ham. She’s nice to us! Well, I have to go. Peyton is outside and I am tormenting him through the windows.
Elway