05/19/2026
The song that plays in my head as the security cameras go off at 1am so naturally I sneak quietly outside not to wake Cory or Cayden and grab the flashlight, the .22, on my way outside!
Round the pole barn and BOOM!!! TWO giant raccoons in the chicken run looking at me like THEY pay the mortgage around here! Meanwhile Robert the barn cat said, “don’t worry mom, I got your back” … and then proceeded to trip me TWICE 🥲
The second fall? Flat on my face. Fully convinced I knocked my teeth into next week🥴The raccoons escaped, my dignity did not survive, and Robert is currently under investigation for aiding and abetting!
Chickens were safe, cats got tucked into the pole barn with snacks and cozy beds, and I dragged my bruised self back to bed questioning every life choice that led me to tactical raccoon patrol at 1am without Cayden or Cory 😂😂😂