Caterpillars

So my research has determined that monarch butterflies only spend about 2 weeks as caterpillars before they form chrysalises [which is a relief because I thought I might have stressed him out and caused him to enter hibernation early - which would lead to his demise when he hatched early and it was winter]. So it looks like Little was set to begin changing. And changed he has. According to resources, he will spend about 2 weeks in his cocoon, the cocoon will darken about 24 hours before he emerges. So now we wait. Hopefully in 2 weeks we'll have a butterfly to set free.

This whole thing makes me think of the book Hope for the Flowers. I even tried to name him "Stripe" but G wasn't having it. His caterpillar is LITTLE, no questions! But I don't think G is quite ready to hear that book. He would miss all the philosophy. Of course, he might enjoy it just as a good book. I think I'll read it again and see if it would make a good story or if it's too long.

cocoons

more cocoon pix

little no longer

"little" didn't last long. we caught him yesterday and he's already made a cocoon. anyone know anything about pupating caterpillars? off to the library for me!

Meet Little

meet "Little" our new science project and G's pet.

Bad Mama

I've been a terrible mom lately. WAY, WAY too much time in front of the telly. i'd like to get rid of the TV altogether but something tells me that DH wouldn't go for that. i'm going to ask him tomorrow anyway. maybe suggest we put the TV in the basement or something so that it isn't the focus of our front room. the room G plays in. can't hurt to ask.

Fwd: radarpicture

Friday, June 6, 2008

Confession

So I went to Confession this weekend and it was an ordeal. Gman and I got in line right when we walked into Church and we finally got into the Confessional right before the Transubstantiation [and were the last ones to get in - the people behind me must have earned some time off Purgatory for having to stand in that long line behind a semi-rambunctious boy and then not even getting in]. I made my Confession [and G was really good, only a little curious about the man behind the screen - he kept peaking at him through a small hole the priests have made in the screen so they can pass you Holy cards] and while I had no mortal sins, I felt I had some significant ones. All I had for my penance [if you don't count standing in line in high heels holding a 30 lb squirmy boy for 45 minutes] was 1 HAIL HOLY QUEEN. That's it!!! What happened to my lecture? Isn't someone supposed to give me some advice on how to avoid sin? Or ask if there's something they can do or some advice they can give on how to make my life holier? How to avoid the deadly sins? I kind of felt gypped! Wouldn't Confession be a better sacrament if I were actually taken to task for my failings instead of summarily dismissed with a pat on the head? What happened to the Confessors of yesterday? Where is St. John Vianney? He gave strong lectures and real penances and people flocked to him in droves. We all know we're sinners and we want help and guidance to make our lives more Christlike. I wish I could find someone to help me on the path to following God's will. I really feel like I am swaying in the breeze all alone crying out for someone to lead me.