The Desktop Apprentice

This is my new favorite homeschool helper. I got it from Staples using my teacher coupons.

I use each side for a different subject. One side has all of my teacher guides for the different levels of math.

Then I have Grammar, Science, and History.

The inside has various supplies and things I usually need in the day (like lotion, chapstick, and ponytail bands).

Butterfly Kits Part 2

We are finding that the re-birth of the butterfly isn't exactly a beautiful or clean process. Butterflies pass what is called meconium after they emerge. It's the leftover tissue that they didn't need for their transformation. It looks quite a bit like blood, and was very alarming for boys who've been tending them since caterpillars.

The butterflies drink from either the sliced oranges or the flower that has a mixture of sugar and water dropped onto it.

We still find the process to be awe inspiring and miraculous. After I took these pictures another butterfly emerged. There are 2 chrysalises left. We are waiting with baited breath to see if we actually get 5 healthy butterflies.

Sk8ter Bois

♫♪♫♪ He was a skater boi
She said see ya later boi
He wasn't good enough for her
Now he's a superstar
Slammin on his guitar ♫♪♫♪