Kermit: The Tale of an Unwelcome Intruder

In my home, there is a strict warm blooded, 10 fingered, domesticated only policy. Therefore, such green creatures as the one pictured below are not suitable guests.
Last night while resting on the couch, I was very rudely stirred awake by the sound of 10 puppy toenails scrambling like crazy on our wood floors. I peeped open my eyes to see what the rucus was, and was immediately alerted to the intruder’s presence. I saw in the dim reflection of “Dancing with the Stars” something green…Something green and bouncy? Of course I kept my distance and approached very cautiously, all the while erratically yelling for Piper to come to me and stop chasing the strange thing(as if he was scared at all, lol)

As it hopped its way into the full light of the kitchen, I was able to fully decipher it’s shape, and extra creepy lime green color. With a gasp and a sudden burst of bravery, I hopped on the island stool, pulled Piper up by his collar and bolted! What can I say, I am all girl when it comes to these things. Ugh, I shudder just thinking about it.

Fortunately for me, it was almost 8pm and Chris was almost home from work. I waited outside on our porch(in my pj’s no less) with Piper until he came to the rescue. Don’t judge me, it could have been poisonous! Plus I could not bear the thought of being in the house..that thing had serious jumping superpowers and ew ew ewwww!

Thankfully, Chris was able to successfully can the trespasser in some Tupperware, then let him free outside. Crisis resolved! Still, I don’t think I cloroxed the kitchen enough today! I wondered afterwards if Kermit(a treefrog as it turned out) had acted with an accomplice or had a partner in crime, to which Chris assured me he was most definitely a “lone ranger.” In any case, I’m on the lookout!