Mama Diaries

Thursday, August 13, 2015

The Mama in the Dell

My animals were up to their shenanigans, again.

It began when I happened to look outside, and saw our cat, Bootsy, playing with a little blue lizard. (I believe it was a skink.) I knew it wasn't going to go well for that skink. Our hundred pound German Shepherd, Schultz, knew it wasn't going to go well, either. He wanted to bolt out the door and come to the rescue. So I let him.

As soon as Schultz was out, chasing the cat,  my son wanted to join in the rescue mission. He ran out right behind the dog.  The whole scene looked exactly like the nursery rhyme, The Farmer in the Dell.

This is my version:

The cat takes the skink, the cat takes the skink, hi -ho-the-dairio, the cat takes the skink.

The dog takes the cat, the dog takes the cat, hi-ho-the-dairio, the dog takes the cat.

The boy takes the dog, the boy takes the dog, hi-ho-the-dairio, the boy takes the dog.

The Mama stands alone, the Mama stands alone, hi-ho-the-dairio, the Mama stands alone.

Oy!

(In case you're wondering, the skink escaped, as did the cat. Bubba and Schultz were completely out of breath after the chase, but after a cold drink of water, they were both fine.)

Now for a Bubba question:  Alex Cavanaugh wanted to know what Bubba would do if five feet of snow fell. I asked the boy. His answer was pretty much what you would expect from any kid:  "I'd make an army of snowmen, build a fort, and have a massive snowball fight. Then I'd build an igloo and take a nap."

If you have a question for Bubba, feel free to post it in the comments, and I'll ask him.


 

26 comments:

  1. Hi, dear Sherry! Your story and song parody remind me of my Cocker Spaniel Toto (a female). Toto was much like a cat, attracted by motion, and she was constantly mesmerized by the numerous skinks that roamed our lanai. On one occasion, Toto lunged at a lizard and bit off its tail! The lizard scampered away and hopefully was able to survive and regenerate.

    My question for Bubba is as follows. Do you enjoy eating Bubba Burgers?

    http://www.addictedtosaving.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/free19.jpg

    Happy Thursday, dear friend Sherry!

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    1. Hi, Shady! I feel bad for the skink, but I'm glad at least, that skinks are able to regenerate their tails.

      I will ask Bubba your question. We've had Bubba Burgers on several occasions, and I know he's liked them. We'll get an official answer, though.

      Enjoy your weekend!

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  2. Great story Sherry, it's all go in your household.

    Ask Bubba would he like to come over here(UK) on the south coast and cheer me up with some of his brainy antics?

    Yvonne.

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    1. I'll see if he wants to take a plane ride to the UK. Glad his antics cheer you up!

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  3. I figured a fort would be in the making with that much snow!
    I wonder who was more scared, the cat or the skink.

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    1. Probably the skink. The cat is used to being chased by Schultz, so he knows his life isn't in danger. The skink on the other hand? That's a different story.

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  4. is it wise conspiring against a clawed feline creature?

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    1. No. And Schultz has had several scratches on his big black nose to prove it!

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  5. haha a snow fort would be fun. The great escape times 2 at your zoo

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  6. Your version of the nursery rhyme was funny.

    I'd want to be on Bubba's team in that snowball fight! lol

    Question for Bubba: What would he do if aliens tried to take over the world?

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    1. Bubba's team always wins.

      That's a great question. I'll ask.

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  7. LOL, love your nursery rhyme version of this! :)

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    1. I couldn't help but think of it, when I saw all those creatures chasing each other!

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  8. Oh I'm loving this 'Ask Bubba' series, AND your creative re-writing of the nursery song.

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  9. The song is beautiful as the story is interesting mam. I can imagine how Babu has followed the dog.

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  10. A little excitement for the day.

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  11. Its almost as if your furry friends are begging you to write their story. Great stuff, thanks for sharing.

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    1. Haha! Maybe they think Bubba gets too much attention. They want a turn.

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  12. I think it's cute that the dog and your son wanted to save the skink... I like the cute song you made up to parody the song The Farmer In The Dell... ♡

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