Froggie Went A Courtin…..
- February 14, 2012
- Category: Daily Diary
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Did you ever get a song stuck in your head? Right now, my head is filled with:
Froggie went a courtin’ and he did ride, a —– —– —- by his side, uh huh, uh huh, uh huh
Maybe I started thinking of frogs because of Lin or maybe because in only 4 months, we’ll be hearing froggies in our creek but I really think it’s because this song is trying to tell me something.
It started on the day we added to the family a whippet puppy, Lucy the Moosie a/k/a Luc the Moose and a 29″ mini mare who just happens to be pregnant, Crystal N Velvet.
I decide to go with this tune in my head and as I try to get Crystal to relax into her new environment, I lie on the ground and croon “Froggie went a courtin and he did ride, a tiny mini horse by his side, Uh, huh, Uh, huh, Un huh.
See that expression in her eyes? I bet no one she knows in Louisiana lies on the ground and sings dumb old frog songs to horses. But it worked and soon she was munching hay. Got to keep our mom to be healthy.
Time to move on to other chores and as I did, I started to sing, “Froggie went a courtin and he did ride a bunch of crazy hens in the same nest box by his side. Uh huh, uh huh, uh huh.”
” And I swear I heard Crystal say “KNOCK OFF THAT FROG STUFF!”
Easier said then done but I give it a try and think about foal layettes. Did you know foals wear jammies? I had no idea but since I found out, I’ve had the best time shopping and as I sat at the computer and ordered adorable tiny foal clothes, I sang “Froggie went a courtin and he did ride, with a baby foal in cute jammies by his side, uh huh, uh huh, uh huh.”
While all this is going on, I still have to make sure my canine gang gets attention. I cradle tiny Luc the Moose in my arms, sing so softly “Froggie went a courtin and he did ride, a tiny, sleepy whippet by his side, uh, huh, uh huh, uh huh and I tuck her in for her afternoon nap with KT-Whippet.
At last, I have some me time. I head out for a stroll and find the Sebastopols deep in conversation around our truck. I start to hum “Froggie went a courtin and he did ride some very opinionated geese by his side, uh huh, uh huh, un huh.
Well, at least the dogs are still napping. I decide to walk a little while longer, I turn the corner and I see
So of course, I burst into song: “Froggie went a courtin and he did ride two speedy whippets by his side, uh huh, uh huh, uh huh.
Time to get back to chores, I round another corner and there is Mountain Man with the boards he’s made for my new barn. I think about all the women who turned Mountain Man away because they thought he wasn’t well groomed enough (like he’s a poodle or something) and because he can be gruff at times (underneath that exterior lies a heart of gold).
And I realized just why that froggie song has been going though my mind; because it’s Valentine’s Day and you have to kiss a lot of frogs to find your prince.
Happy Valentine’s Day to one and all. So I will leave you with this thought…..
And I hope your day is froggie free. Thanks for visiting Red Pine Mountain!
Bwamaaaahahahaha. Soar like a peacock.
The publicist sings to us too. Today for some really odd reason it was Christmas carols. The publicist is really, really weird.
Happy Valentine’s Day
Date: February 14, 2012
Last week I had the “Veggie Tales” theme song in my head ALL week – it was driving Travis and Kacie nuts – LOL! I enjoyed the read and personally, “I prefer Fords, too!” – that would gave me a chuckle out loud! Happy Valentines Day Red Pine Mountain!
Date: February 14, 2012
Your beautiful menagerie keeps growing.How lucky are they to have you and MM !
Date: February 14, 2012
Oh, I love visiting your blog and seeing all of your animals
They all have such interesting, funny personalities 
OH, and I LOVE what you said about your hubby
I think he’s a rare gem, that’s for sure 
Yes, you are right about kissing a lot of frogs to find that prince…I hope to find my prince someday. IN the meantime, I’m really happy where I’m at 
Happy Valentine’s Day. Love and hugs from the ocean shores of California, Heather
Date: February 14, 2012
Happy Valentines Day! Nice post! I love your mini-mare..I have mini donkey and I just love her! She is so friendly.
Have a great day!
xxoo
Deborah
Date: February 14, 2012
I never heard that froggie song but it looks like your critters enjoyed it. Judging people by appearance is not a wise thing to do–ever hear of diamonds in the rough? You are very fortunate to have found such a good husband in Mountain Man! I feel the same way about the girls that didn’t give Gerard a chance, boy am I glad they didn’t!
Date: February 15, 2012
I loved what you said about MM…I feel the same about my Bill. Took me 50 years to find him, but I finally did!
Date: February 15, 2012
We too will here the frogs singing as they go to our creek this spring. Love the photographs and story. Thanks for running my entrecard ad.
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Date: February 15, 2012
Wonderful post! Mini horses are just odd. I think Crystal is giving you the eye because she wants to know when she will grow up.
Date: February 15, 2012
Oh, that is a GREAT song! I don’t know all the words so I don’t sing it to my frogs, but I may just have to start.
One of my favorite songs to sing (and sing LOUD) is Jimmy Crack Corn. Everybody goes running for some reason when I sing that. 
Can’t wait for the new baby!
Date: February 15, 2012
What a wonderful post, I’m so sorry I didn’t get to see it on Valentine’s Day. I love your outlook on life. It’s realistic, but still so positive. I always leave here feeling happy. Thank you for that
Now I’m going to have to find that song you were singing and listen to it, as I can’t remember it right now. I have lots of other songs stuck up there though…so maybe I should be cautious…
Date: February 23, 2012