It was a beautiful fall day so there was no way that Declan and I would be spending the entire day inside. After Declan had his breakfast and morning nap we packed up to head out for an hours walk to the grocery store and back. About halfway there and we got a text from Hayley and Owen (Declan's buddy) that they would be heading out on a walk right after Owen finished his after lunch nap. Fabulous. We'll finish our walk and head over to join them on theirs. Lots of fresh air. So Declan and I made it to the grocery store. We stopped at a picnic table and Declan had his lunch and a bottle. We then went inside and looked around, picked up some 9 month old snacks (because Declan will soon be 9 months) and then headed back. Along the walk back I was singing "5 Little Monkeys" to declan and when I got to "2 little monkeys" I felt a spider web. Great. I've walked through a spider web between two of the trees that all line the walkway. I stopped, wiped off any webs, cringed at the thought that a spider could be on me and then started up again...."2 little monkeys jumping on the bed". Then again, I felt web on me and could see some strands blowing in the breeze from the handle of the stoller. Loosing my mind a little. There better not be a spider on me! So we continued and the last "little monkey" fell off the bed and WHAT....now I saw a think white web string on the side of the stroller. I could feel web on me. Then a spider....then another and then four little spiders on me. Ahhhhhhhhhh, seriously loosing my mind. There I was. Looking like a crazy person rubbing my arms, my legs...I got out the baby wipes and started wiping myself down completely. Then I walk around the front to look at little Declan. The canopy on his stroller was up so I looked under and there were a bunch of spider web strings all inside. Oh my god...they are everywhere. Then I started wiping Declan down...the canopy, the tray, the sides, the wheels....oh my god! What if they got in my hair!?!?!? I still had to walk between trees for another half block before the path would open up. I was ready to go fetal position and scream but I had to get Declan out of there. I looked around and could see lots of webing flowing from some of the trees....little baby spiders everywhere. Seriously my worst nightmare. So we made it to the open and we approached the corner where Louis St Laurent meets Trudeau. I turned the corner and right away noticed the huge web string between the light post and another tree. OH MY GOD. I walked with that stroller right down the middle of the street and then turned down Lancaster and found a open spot to stop. I sent Hayley a text and told her we couldn't be outside any more, that I was loosing my mind and I'd explain when I stop by her house. I then quickly gave Declan a diaper change. That's when I saw a spider in his stroller just hanging out....squished with a baby wipe. It's going to rain a lot over the next few days if I have anything to do about it. We then turned down Donnelly and stood on Hayley's driveway. I texted her and said we were out front and to come out when she was free and that I might look crazy. I was still using the wipes to ensure all webs were off me.....off Declan....off the stoller. When Hayley came out and saw me I told her what had happened and commented on the numerous spiders I could see on her porch and garage. What is going on??? Just then about 30 large black birds of prey flew overhead. Declan started laughing....I shouted "It's the end of the world". At this point Hayley brought us inside. We were saved.
Declan played with some toys until Owen woke from his nap. Then the boys smiled when they laid eyes on each other and both sat on the floor and played some more. There were even some babbles of communication between them. After a little bit Declan tried out Owen's bouncer. He sure loved it. He was moving his little feet like he was running franticaly and he kept sqealing with delight. So cute. Declan was putting so much into bouncing the poor little guy exhausted himself. I picked him up and gave him some bottle and within a few minutes he passed out cold. So tired. So much play. So cute.
Just after 4pm we packed it up for the walk home and Hayley and Owen came along in case I needed Spider protection. Oddly enough we didn't come across any on the way home. So thankful. Owen and Hayley were on there way and we went inside to find Daddy and get ready to pick up the new car. YAY...If things go well little man, this will be your first car when you get your liscense. You can say you were a part of the decision making. Such a good and patient little man we were out and back with the new wheels in 2 1/2 hours time making for a late dinner, some short play, a bottle and right to sleep. Now to sleep for me....if I can shake the heebie jeebies.
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