Today was so pretty after all the storms and heat of this summer, so when we saw a turtle valiantly trying to cross the road on our way home we stopped to pick him up.
JJ holding the turtle
Jameson holding the turtle
Jameson asking if you can eat turtles; note the turtle staying in his shell, lol!
So, since it was such a pretty day with a pleasant breeze, we brought a quilt out and had a picnic while waiting for the turtle to come out of his shell.
Me and my boys
After a TON of waiting...
the turtle came out...
He took a look around...
and high-tailed it right back to the road 🙂
We took him down to the stream and released him, and had a wonderfully fun day full of science and hands on learning, and made memories that will last forever!
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You are a fabulous Mom (and teacher!) and I love the pics!! This reminds me of the days I spent with our youngsters when they were that age. We were always exploring something outdoors! We had so many wonderful times!! Thanks for sharing Nigerian Meadows!! :o)
Thanks, your welcome, and amen! Childhood can be such fun if we let it. I too often forget to show the wonders and just do the work, but I’m trying to remember 🙂
We always seem to find a turtle in the yard when we mow at the retirement property. I always wonder why they don’t just stay in the bayou. The only open water we have on the farm is the cow bowl, and there is no way for them to get to it.
Glad you were able to use it to a good end. 🙂
I don’t usually see them away from water, but sometimes they will be out in wooded areas where there are moist leaves and debris for them to hide around and find food in.
That one looks much nicer than the snapping turtle we had in the laundry room this week! Not so much hands on with mine! Thanks for sharing!
I am really glad it wasn’t a snapper, lol!