We got 2 pets: Jaysa and Popcorn, 2 very active fuzzy, orange caterpillars. Nathan was very excited because he found one all by himself in the tall grasses, and all the kids helped set up a home for them. As caterpillars, we observed them eating ferociously everyday (now we now where that book the Hungry Hungry Caterpillar is coming from), and had lots of fun when they would try to escape (we once found one crawling down the table leg).
Sadly I must report that Popcorn, who was very lively, escaped for good, and Jaysa though she spun a beautiful cocoon has not emerged...and we're losing hope (and interest). Also, it was a cocoon, which means we were raising a moth, which didn't bother the kids at all, but I was a little disappointed.
Addie, who is terrified of most animals, was greatly intrigued by the fuzzy creatures. Though she would never never touch one, she also couldn't keep away from watching them through the glass. She would always climb on the stool saying "see bug, see bug". It's a good picture of her energy (always climbing!) and curiosity!
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