The Discovery

Emily and Lucy found a little treasure outside today. It has become the topic of discussion for hours now, driving their brother crazy. They've been in bed for 15 minutes and I can still hear them talking about it. They found what most people might call a rock. But imagine if it isn't! What if it's really an egg! I honestly can't tell if they are pretending or if they really believe they might be adopting a pet. Right now I'm hearing...

Emily: What if it's a snake?
Lucy: I want Miles to keep it. Miles loves snakes, right?

Yes, this is one of the many possibilities of what may be emerging while we sleep tonight. Emily hopes it's a crocodile. Lucy said, "If it's a dinosaur, I'll be flabbergasted!" She actually used that word. They've placed it on the heater vent for the night to keep it warm. They've given me strict instructions of how to take care of it tomorrow while they're at school in case it hatches. I must take it with me in a box with holes anywhere I go. Yeah, I'll do that.

The continuing conversation going on right now...

Lucy: What if we hear a crack?
Emily: Can we just sleep now?
Lucy: I'll just wake up and say, "What's that?!"

If we do hear some cracking tonight I'll be flabbergasted.