I decided to try something fun with the boys and grow our own butterflies. We sent away for
our very own cup of teeny tiny caterpillars, which then grew into disgustingly large fuzzy
caterpillars. They each formed a chrysalis on the cap of the cup and we transferred
them into our butterfly house where they could transform into beautiful butterflies.
This week our butterflies appeared. Unfortunately they all came out while we were sleeping
or out of the house, but overall it was still a really cool process to watch.
Today was our big butterfly release. We opened up the butterfly house and set them free.
Unfortunately one of them is sticking around. It seems like his one wing is not working
properly. I'm hoping he was just the last one to hatch and his wings need more time to
strengthen before he can fly away. Maybe that apple will give him the extra energy
he needs to take flight tomorrow. :)
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