Graveyards and Coyotes....

We live in the middle of nowhere. Well, not really, but compared to the major city we border, we live in the middle of nowhere! We currently live on about 25 acres and with that comes trees, and wildlife. It is not uncommon to pull into the driveway and see about 4 or 5 deer standing in the tree island munching away. The last couple of years though we've had some unwelcome visitors in the winter time: COYOTES!! Early in the morning you can hear them "talking" from the back of the property. This year however they are making their presence known to us. They have come to the front part of the property several times. Animal control won't really do anything other than to inform us that if they are mating or hungry they will attack small children and dogs. Well, we have children and dogs..... Um hello???? Maybe that could be a problem huh? One morning I stepped out to go to my car and I heard one in the side field growling. SCARY!!!! Please pray that us and the dogs do not become a midnight snack; I don't think that would be conducive to a very happy life huh?

The night shift, aka graveyard shift, is going okay. I've learned that between 4:30am and 5:30 am is the "witching" hour. We get very busy. That also happens to be the time when you are at your sleepiest. When I get home I have to unwind for a few minutes before heading off to bed. I have had some troubles staying asleep, but it's gradually getting easier. I am looking forward to having the next few days off to get rested again. I've gotten all kinds of tips and suggestions that are helping so hopefully my body will adjust to this crazy schedule. On the up side it's great to be home all afternoon and evening with hubby and the the kids. We are really enjoying it!

This weekend should be very interesting. Hubby and I are going on a "team building" retreat with the other youth workers at church. I'm a little nervous as it is a lot of extreme events like zips lines and rock climbing. I hate heights and I have two left feet. Hope I have a good team so they can make up for my lack of ability!!! Sorry team members, I LOVE YOU!!!!

Happy trails,
Amy