I'm not sure if I've mentioned our new additions. About a month ago, we adopted three Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches AND one praying mantis case.
The hissers are very interesting and easy to handle. They like to eat carrots and apples. They're very docile. We're still learning about them. Last week, the two females had babies. And, seeing how we've never owned this sort of animal, I didn't really know what to expect. Now we have about 40 little MHC's!! And they're only about a half inch long too. I somehow imagined that they'd be bigger at "birth", since they grow to be so big. But, they're not. They're very interesting to watch. They hang right around the mothers most of the time...right under their feet.
Our praying mantis case began to hatch this week too. Teeny, tiny, little mantis'. I think we have about 10-15 right now. I've heard that there's supposed to be alot more though. So, I'm not sure if something went wrong, or if they just take their time coming out. I've been working overtime trying to harvest some fruit flies to feed them. Silly things. Ofcourse, when you're not looking for them, they always show up around the fruit bowl. Now that we need them, we can't find any. You should've seen Briar and I at Meijer's the other day. Both of us with vegetable bags in the produce department, trying to catch them. It was a hoot.
Today was the day though. I put an orange slice in my mantis container, set it outside, and just opened up the lid. It was so warm and balmy out. By the afternoon, I had flies flying all over the place. It worked!! Yes!!
Also, in the animal news around here.....we love watching birds....especially me. And this is the time of the year when all the migratory birds come back. I love it. It's so exciting to me to see new kinds flittering about each day. This week alone we spotted a reg-winged black bird, a blue bird, a towhee, a cowbird, a rose-breasted grossbeak and a huge owl (not sure what type...daddy saw that one).
We've been spending a little time each week at the local nature center. They have a wonderful bird blind. And I think the kids and I could spend hours at a time in there. It's very picturesque, quiet, and all the sounds of the outside are amplified inside. I love it. Plus, they have several great fieldguides and posters for quick reference. I think we will bring some drawing pads the next time.
Hi! My name is Deborah, and I want to thank you for taking a moment out of your busy day to visit Home For Him. I hope in some small way that you find encouragement and ideas for not only your homeschooling experience, but also your walk with God.
The Boss ~ Bruce, my hubby and best friend, is a Project Manager for CrossRoads Missions here in New Orleans. He likes to listen to music, watch old concerts on Netflix, play practical jokes and be with family. He also spends alot of time in the Word these days, trying to be the best leader for our family and mission that he can be.
The Serious and Organized One ~ "Bri Guy" likes to read, play soccer, listen to music, build bionicles, collect pocketknives, hang out with friends, go to CBS, and be with family.
The Creative Dreamer ~ "Sissy Lou" likes to write on her blog, love on her pets, rides horses, scrapbook, read, play soccer, be with her girlfriends, and study the Bible.
The Extreme Goof ~ "Con Man" likes to do math, play football and soccer, snowboard, make people laugh, build bionicles, play with his dogs, play with friends, build forts, and go to small group at church.
