Gators, Sunshine & Laughter

We are from Louisiana. Gators are in our swamps, ditches and waterways. 

But we never really see them. 

At least, Finley hasn't. 

But in Florida, in the campground there's one or two always lurking around:

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Scene setup:

Feeding the turtles.... with the 4ft alligator not too far behind.

He doesn't move much.

At first.

Then it looks like he's going to walk up the embankment.

Me: okay, Finn we need to back up and if we need to run, run!

Finn: okay. 

Gator swims opposite direction.

Feeds turtles.

Gator starts to swim under the bridge.

Okay, sis, let's just go back to the car.

Finn: it's coming?????

Me: not yet, but I dont like that we can't see it.

Finn: ***doesn't hear a word I am saying*** IT'S COMING????

Me: holding in my belly laugh

Finn: IT'S COMING!!! ***throws the entire hand full of turtle food while running full force towards the car.********

Me: **************hollering**********************

Finn: IT'S COMING!!!!!!

Me: running to car right behind Finn with my legs half crossed because I am about to pee myself from laughing so hard.

Finn: IT'S COMING!!!!!

We both make it to the car at same time:

Doors ARE LOCKED!!!

I am screaming at this point in tears laughing.

Finn: IT'S COMING!!!!!

Me: presses button to unlock car

Finn: made it all the way to the other side of the vehicle and was about to climb on top of the trunk.

Me: Sis, it's okay! The car is unlocked now!

Finn: jumps in car, closes the door: IT'S COMING!!!!

Me: sis, we are safe, It's still near the bridge.

Finn: IT'S COMING!!!

Me: Finley!!! It's okay!!! Just gooooooooooooooo, mom! And STOP LAUGHING AT ME!!!!

X Cardio
X Sunshine
X Laughter

Fun fact: when I am scared, I laugh. Hysterically. ​

What did we learn from this?

Counting:
there's only one gator, mom. 
there's five turtles

Safety:
stay away from the gators! 

Colors:
our faces were white with terror

Exercise: we both ran for our lives!

Okay, in reality it wasn't much of a "lessons' but it was our day and I wanted to share! 

Enjoy! 

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