The end of an era.

Well, it's official. 

Tuesday, August 17th at 8:42PM my 2 year reprieve ended. 

(read this for an explanation.. lest you think I am an absolutely horrible sister)

Although part of me is sad to see these peaceful days come to an end,

there is no denying that I have missed

..(I can't believe I am admitting this)..

the teasing. 

and chasing that inevitably ensues.

the jumping out at me from corners and doorways during said chase.

the scarring me to the point of tears.

..(and maybe pee on occasion)..

the use of brute force to keep me from making it to Mom and Dad for help.

the STUPID giggle of his that comes out when I try to fight back.

and always, always, always finding a way to make me laugh when I am SOOO mad.

..(ok, I haven't missed that part)..

My point is, I'm not as heartbroken as one might think to say goodbye to such tranquil times.

One of a kind.

Today we saw this duck in our swimming pool..

all by himself.

No other signs of his species for miles.

Ok..

maybe miles is an over exaggeration..

but you get the point.

He seemed quite content

as he took a swim

 (and a nap)

 in our freezing pool.

He didn't even appear perturbed 

by the fact that

he was the only duck within kilometers.

Nope..

kilometers would definitely be an over exaggeration.

He helped me realize

that maybe it's not so bad 

to have some alone time

every now and then.

And sometimes,

in order to have that alone time,

you're the only one of your kind

for many furloughs.

..yep, furloughs would be accurate.

..i'm sure of it.