An Uninvited Guest

It seems just when we need it most – in the times it seems laughter and smiles are few and far between – God sends something to give us a chuckle or two from something totally unexpected.  That’s what has happening at our house.  We have been ‘chosen’ by a guest – an uninvited guest – to share our lives with him.  Or her!

Apparently while we were away on vacation a little, local guy decided to move in and take up residence in our hot tub.  It was rumored by a certain grandson of ours who was here at our house for a few days that he had sighted a ‘squatter’ nearby.  Attempts by that grandson to capture and remove the trespasser were not successful.  I, however, have discovered the identity of – and have become very familiar with – the offender!

A few days ago my sweetheart drained the water from the hot tub, cleaned it thoroughly, refilled it and started it again.  The next morning I nonchalantly ‘donned’ my swimsuit, grabbed my big towel and headed for the hot tub.  Removing the cover I was  immediately faced with the fellow who seems to think our hot tub is his home.  A small, dark green frog was swimming floating in the hot tub!  A nearby tool that belongs with my sweetheart’s boat helped me scoop him out and transport him quickly into the bushes nearby.  Now it seems he is a persistent ‘guest’ as he reappears each morning – in or on the hot tub.  A favorite place seems to be in a little fold just under the cover. 

I’m telling you – I am NOT going to get in that hot tub unless I can see every square inch of the water and surface below.  I’m NOT going to share my hot tub with uninvited guests.  I’m selfish that way!