Danger Will Robinson, Danger!!

Is it bad that I send my children out to play on five lovely acres of woods full of adventure? You are more then likely saying... "Why no Bethany, you are a fantastic mother and you work so hard." so assuming that is what you said, (if it is not just simply go back and re-read that statement out loud.) I will present you with a few facts that may change your mind.



#1 Our property has road on all four sides but across that road it has thousands of acres of forestry land.

#2 We have been known to have bears, mountain lions, wolves, coyote's, and foxes on our land.

#3 The ONLY thing I have EVER worried about when sending the kids out side is the above mentioned #2



So today like many other days I told the three children that asked to play outside they could and pried a book from the grasp of the fourth and sent her outside kicking and screaming. They all came in saying that they wanted me to see the new fort they built. Now this fort was two trees a few boards nailed together, a ladder, and a few tree branches. I am sure the engineer of this project was my eldest son. Very impressive their father and I said and then went on with other things. A few minutes later I hear "DON'T MOVE!!" and I think...hmmmmm could there be a certain animal from the #2 list above? Surly not a Wolf. Surly not a mountain lion. Maybe a bear? As I go to investigate I hear more "DON'T MOVE!!" and "STAY THERE!!" so I am a little concerned now.



As I arrive on seen I see the "fort" collapsed and Justin standing there trying to lift it up. No Michael. hmmmmm.



Upon further investigation I find that the "fort" collapsed onto Michael and he was stuck inside. ohhhh boys. So we get Michael out and Justin says..."I think I may need to re-work a few things." I answer in my head..."Ya think?"



So I ask again: "Is it bad that I let my children have adventures in our woods?" and I think I may add to the #3 spot of fears....Forts collapsing on children.