on the mouse defense part II

Dear Mouse #1 and Mouse #2 (updated to include Mouse #3),

You were formidable foes.  I am sorry it had to end this way.  But Friday night when Mike's frantic texts forced me to leave the bar to help him back home on the front line of defense, I realized there was no other way.  We gave you every opportunity to go peacefully, why did you have to make things difficult?  Believe me, it hurt us just as much as it hurt you (ok, this is probably not true, but really, it kind of feels that way).  We had been thinking of moving within the neighborhood for a few months now and your presence has made the decision for us.  So I guess thanks for that.  But not for everything else. 

Not so fondly yours,

Caitlin