THE IMPORTANCE OF SHAKING A LEG

When I was removing weeds from the garden today, I came so very close to stabbing a creature to death. 

But he moved his wee leg just in time for me to see him.

I thought toads hibernated inside of things, or in the mud--not just plain outside in the grass.  I learn something every day.  I was trying to think of a life lesson this might provide, but this favorite saying is the only thing that comes to mind: