Ry & I recently got to listen to a speech given by a former member of the elite Seal Team Six. It was amazing. We then bought his book and learned more about the insane hours of training and the jargon and the attention paid to the littlest of details that is overlooked by the bulk of civilians. I am continually impressed with members of our military.
Anyway, we came home and realized, we have a few Seal Team Six members in training right here under our own roof. They are building their skill sets each day in a variety of ways, including:
Covert Climbing... In Camo no less. Did I mention the fact that Dax can climb the fence? The slick, no grip, vinyl fence? And that he then got the bright idea to move the dog kennel closer to the fence so his brothers could scale the chain link kennel walls and climb out of the yard with him. Thank you for that idea, Dax. Genius though it be - I'm grumbling about it a little bit.
Did I also fail to mention the fact that Dax can climb out of windows? Why yes, yes he can. Grandma learned that while we were away, but luckily he outed himself and came back politely ringing the doorbell roughly 49 times to be let back in and tell his tale. :)
Did I also fail to mention the fact that Dax can climb out of windows? Why yes, yes he can. Grandma learned that while we were away, but luckily he outed himself and came back politely ringing the doorbell roughly 49 times to be let back in and tell his tale. :)
Drownproofing... I mean, we didn't tie a weight to their ankles or cover their mouths in cheese cloth, but they are in the initial stages.
Weather Watching... Every day, All the time.
When it snowed on Saturday we must have gotten the gleeful report at least 27 times.
They also keep careful track of the moon and report its phases dutifully, "OH, It's a half moon!" or "WOW, a full moon!" Last night we went on a moon walk and you would have thought we went to Disneyland.
The special attention that is paid to footwear. And only footwear.
The need for speed...
And nice wheels...
And patrolling the neighborhood.
Their special attention to rations. When they chow down, it's impressive.
Their die-hard brotherly love.
Sure, they have their moments when they yell or hit or make one another cry. But by and large, they are so sweet to one another. They look out for each other. They are almost co-dependent little souls. And you better believe when there is trouble to be made, they're all in it together like three peas in a pod. So, they have a head start in the, "Ready to Lead, Ready to Follow" department.
HOOYAH!
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Hello glorious shutters!!
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