All ten of our butterflies hatched!! Yea!! Their wings have dried, and they are flying around the tent excitedly. Butterflies are so beautiful and fun to watch!
Theo, Ruthie, and Levi REALLY enjoy getting into the tent and holding the butterflies. Theo even got a "butterfly kiss" on his cheek. It is precious to hear him giggle as the butterflies brush his face, land on his shoulder and in his little hand. The butterflies let all the children hold them, which of course is absolutely captivating to them all.
Theo was so appreciative that we bought the butterflies for him, and he's already asking when we can order them again. I guess this will be a yearly project. :) I have to admit that it is truly amazing to watch these little creatures on their journey to become such beautiful and sweet insects.
Theo placed orange slices and a pink carnation with sugar-water in a bowl for the butterflies to eat. He then carefully placed each butterfly on the flower and watched them uncurl their proboscis to suck up the sweet water (nectar). Theo was absolutely mezmorized! This is all he has talked about all day. What a fun learning experience for the whole family!
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