I have to start this post by saying that we have the awesomest neighbors in the world! They are fantastic. They are so good to our kids. Case in point: they scared up some tadpoles for us on their daily dog walk last week. We started out with 25 tadpoles in a bucket. Before we knew any better I let the kids play with them (this is apparently very hard of their thin skins). We have since learned our lesson and only handle them when it is time to clean out the pond.
We have been reading and researching and observing and having a wonderful time learning all about tadpoles and their remarkable process to frog.
I have been impressed with the diligence the kids have put into cleaning the pond and feeding the little critters twice a day.
They check on them often and are proud to show off their little pets to visitors.
We lost three the second day, and one the day after. Erik and I happened to be planting flowers when the first three were discovered so they earned a spot in the ground, enriching the soil. Djeryd made the little grave marker. I was just glad no one got emotional (we have a history of crying over random animals that wind up dying on our property – and sobbing is probably a more appropriate term).
It’s a remarkable thing to watch these guys popping out legs and arms and growing their big mouths, seeing some of God’s ingenuity up close an personal.
We have wonderful neighbors.
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This post brings back memories of catching tadpoles with my brother. We kept them on a bucket on our porch and we were always fascinated watching their transformation. We may have to take a field trip to your back yard!
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