That Barbie led a charmed life, raised by an adoring Mother who felt discipline damaged tiny psyches. While a screaming Barbie was gently extracted from a situation, she’d be pounding Cookie with her precious little fists. Billy and I stared wide-eyed, totally unaware a kid could attack a parent. I don’t believe Mother felt the least concern for the state of my psyche. She’d have warmed by britches in a heartbeat. We’d even get “the look” when Barbie threw a tantrum, tacitly reminding what would happen should we try such a thing.
One stormy afternoon, a thunderstorm raged. We’d been playing the skate/wading pool game on the front porch when we were forced indoors by the lightning. Barbie threw a fit, culminating in an asthma attack. Cookie dragged her off for medication and rest. While she screamed herself to sleep, Billy and I availed ourselves of her treasures. We set our loot up in the half stair closet, playing there all afternoon. It was magnificent having a ready-made hideout.
I believe I had my first encounter with fire ants at that house. I followed Grandma to the backyard, where she was doing some gardening. I saw a huge mound of dirt which I did not recognize as an anthill. Fascinated, I jumped into it. Of course, I was instantly beset by enraged ants. At my screams, Grandma snatched my clothes off and sprayed me down with the water hose. A fast learner, I’ve never been tempted to jump in another ant bed.
To be continued
Nutsrok 
Oh, the LOOK!… But also, oh, those FIRE ants! Hard to say which one was worse!
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Can’t say that I have ever been tempted to jump into an Aunt’s bed either. lol
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Now that gives a whole different context. I am reading your posts. I can like but not comment. I wonder if others are having this problem?
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Haven’t had anybody say anything or if they did I didn’t get the message. This comment came through fine.
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I am responding to your comment. Those I try to make on your site are the ones that don’t go through.
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I’ll look into it but I don’t understand.
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Probably a good thing
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No way I would throw such a tantrum, I would end up in my room with a sore bum
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No kidding
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The lessons we learn!!
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No kidding. That ant lesson was rough!
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:-)
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