Reason #451 to hate Ducks

Besides the fact that they are enemies to our beloved alma mater, we have a new reason to hate ducks! Lauren and I went to Oly to meet Daddy for lunch. We got sandwiches and walked to Capitol Lake. Lauren saw some ducks which she calls "Ming Ming"s because that's what the name is of the duck from one of her favorite shows "Wonder Pets". (Yes, that's right, we let our kid watch crap tv!)

So of course rather than eating, the duckies caught her interest.

The view for lunch.

Daddy got a cracker from Lauren's lunchable and fed it to the ducks. Lauren thought that was a swell idea and ran back for more.

She shared not only her crackers, but by the end of it, the ham and cheese too! We then decided to go for a little walk. That's when the trip went from enjoyable to "damn ducks." We found a sign about 100 yards away that said "Do not feed the waterfowl". Great. Too late for that.


Here's the duck that took a liking to Lauren. It was quacking....Lauren quacked back. They walked back and forth mocking each other. We were out of food.

I said she was going to get bit and low and behold......that damn duck put its beak right through the fence and got her. On the lip of all places. Thank god the fence was there because it could have been worse. It just looks like she bit her lip. A little fat, but nothing big. We've cleaned it, ice it and she'll heal before she marries.

An older couple even walked by before it happened and said "Mom, the only way she'll learn is the hard way." It really didn't even phase her. Yes, she cried at first, but she sucked it up almost as quick as it happened. Now she really has a reason to say "Booooo Ducks!"