Nov. 7, 2008 - new blog
Well, I have decided to try blogging. I enjoy reading other people's ideas and thoughts and thought it would be neat to record some happenings around our house, if for nothing more than to have as a record.
The most exciting thing that has happened today was that John came running into the schoolroom screaming that a big spider was in the den. We pretty much ignored him until it was time for Anna to watch her MUS Algebra I video. Then SHE came running in screaming that there was a huge spider under the chair. So, when we went in to investigate, there was this ugly looking creature under one of John's shoes. It was not even a spider - we called in Ben the expert and he said, "Oh that is an assassin bug." Anna started screaming that it was a blood sucker - she was hysterical!!
So, we went in to research the assassin bug. We found out that our particular bug is a wheel bug. Wheel bugs can indeed crawl on you in the night and stick his mouthparts in you and suck out blood!!
Gross and horrors!!!!! They prefer soft, fleshy parts of the body, such as the lips and eyelids - EWWWWW!
We have emailed my entomologist brother to get some more details.
The kids are bringing in different types of bugs to see if our assassin will eat them. This is my kind of school!!
I feel so blessed to be able to be at home with my children as we learn together.
Comments
Nov. 7, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Storyteller
Welcome to HSB! I saw your blog, and I was like, 'Is it THE Amy Blassingame?'
Maybe mom will get a blog now. I hope not, 'cause she'd never get off the computer. . .
Nov. 7, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anita
You all should have had dinner with us last night!! I have posted our dinner entertainment on the chenm loop, but ....here is the lowdown...don't make crafts (especially table accessories) with the acorns this year. There are maggots in the acorns which will come out from the craft items and make for a lively dinner table....Let Ben research that for us as everyone here was thoroughly disgusted and clean up is still underway...........
Anita--whose son is probably right...I would never get off the computer if I had a blog!!
Nov. 7, 2008 - Welcome
Posted by Kim Killough
Hey Amy,
I am glad that you have started blogging. The first story is GREAT! We miss you all and hope to see you soon.
Nov. 7, 2008 - Welcome
Posted by Roan
Hey Amy,
Welcome to the blogging world! Can't wait to read about your life!
Nov. 10, 2008 - Hey Amy!
Posted by Anonymous
This is Heather B. If you're like me, you'll get to post once a month after the new wears off. We'll be keeping up with you. We looked up the assassin bug. We've seen it before & thought it was a stink bug. Thanks for the info...
Nov. 10, 2008 - Here I am! Heather Brandon
Posted by Anonymous
http://amongchosenones.wordpress.com/page/2/
Nov. 20, 2008 - Happy Birthday!
Posted by Rileymom
Hope your having a wonderful, blessed day!
Christy
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