Going Batty--by Madeleine

Paul, Thomas, and two other boys found a bat yesterday afternoon! Since it was out during the day, which was unusual, and it was acting sort of wierd, we called animal control. They didn't reach us till it was dark, so we couldn't join in the Great Bat Hunt, but they didn't find it anyway. Thomas and the other two boys still have to get shots, though, because there have been several reports of rabid bats throughout the country this year and they actually touched it (the bat). The boys seem to be really excited at the prospect of really having rabies, which is strange to me. I know that if it was me, I would definitely not be excited. The minds of small boys are often difficult to comprehend. Thomas likes to walk around the house trying to touch people with his finger, while screeching loudly, "This is the finger that touched the bat! This is the finger that has rabies!" Gage, one of the other boys, the one who actually caught the bat, thinks that it is really exciting. He takes it for granted that he has rabies even though we don't know for sure until the bat is caught and tested, but that might never happen.

Greetings from Madeleine--October 1, 2008

Hi, y'all. Our life has resumed an appearance of order after a wild, exciting summer. I guess it's a little late to be writing about summer since it is now October and fall officially started, like, almost half a month ago. I'm already eager for another vacation though.
I am still playing the piano and I will have a recital in November, so maybe we can take a video and put it on the blog.
We are really enjoying St. Louis. It has a lot of neato activities and places for free. If you come to visit us, we could take you to the Art Museum, the City Museum, Forest Park, the Shaw Nature Reserve, or to the downtown restaurants and shops.
Elise and I are going to the Homeschool Network again this year. It's lots of fun to be with other kids our ages, and doing homework is (possibly) good for us.
The other day (while i was[happily{I assume} and cheerfully]thinking [a dangerous pastime{I know}]) I played some tennis. Tennis is (lots of) fun. Since there is a tennis court nearby our house, we decided that we should start using it. I really enjoy it and I find it a lot more enjoyable and interesting than running.
ta ta and cheerio!!!:)