The butterflies have been set free. Mia cried, we drew a picture so we would always remember them, but in the end we grown-ups decided that the kids would be better off watching the little buggers be set free than die in their habitat inside our house. Plus, they were mating and I am definitely NOT ready for that conversation. And, it caused some chipped wings during the mating fights between the males (at least that was my very unscientific hypothesis after watching them a little while) so they are now basking in the sun south of here somewhere, we hope.
A funny thing happened as we released the last one - it flew right up under a bird, almost becoming dinner. I actually have a picture of that butterfly, but for the life of me, I can't find it in amongst the leaves. If you like Where's Waldo, see if you can find the butterfly in this picture. --> If you do, let me know. I don't have that much patience today.
This was such a great adventure. The girls absolutely loved the whole thing. From beginning to end, and we'll definitely send off for more caterpillars. Mia was even very good about remembering to feed them (perhaps a bit too much, but hey - she doesn't have any other pets at the moment.) Anyhow, if you are in need of a weeks-long project for little ones, or even big kids, get a butterfly habitat. Amanda and Neil sent the kit to Mia for her birthday, and it came from Discovery Store - very cool.
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