Just minutes ago at approximately 6 o'clock (central time) in the Keating home on Silverarrow Circle our first butterfly was set free. The caterpillars that were found just weeks ago nibbling on the dill in the new family garden, and were nurtured in jars over the kitchen sink. Before forming their chrysalis the caterpillars went through $8.20 of dill and the jars had to be cleaned of feces 8 to 10 times a day. "It was disgusting" says middle daughter Laura when reflecting on the caterpillars eating and discretion behavior. "We were fascinated by the rapid growth of the caterpillars and enjoyed the entire journey of our fellow creatures" says Bridget who served as the primary caretaker of the caterpillars. As the caterpillars lay dormant in their chrysalis during the time of transformation the excitement slowed in the Keating home. But this evening, while preparing dinner, Bridget exclaimed "We have a butterfly!" as the fragile creature flapped its wings against the clear glass jar. Laura assisted her mother in realeasing the butterfly in a scene reminiscent of the 1993 motion picture Free Willy. The family awaits the hatching and prospering of more butterflies.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Breaking News: Silverarrow's First Butterfly
Just minutes ago at approximately 6 o'clock (central time) in the Keating home on Silverarrow Circle our first butterfly was set free. The caterpillars that were found just weeks ago nibbling on the dill in the new family garden, and were nurtured in jars over the kitchen sink. Before forming their chrysalis the caterpillars went through $8.20 of dill and the jars had to be cleaned of feces 8 to 10 times a day. "It was disgusting" says middle daughter Laura when reflecting on the caterpillars eating and discretion behavior. "We were fascinated by the rapid growth of the caterpillars and enjoyed the entire journey of our fellow creatures" says Bridget who served as the primary caretaker of the caterpillars. As the caterpillars lay dormant in their chrysalis during the time of transformation the excitement slowed in the Keating home. But this evening, while preparing dinner, Bridget exclaimed "We have a butterfly!" as the fragile creature flapped its wings against the clear glass jar. Laura assisted her mother in realeasing the butterfly in a scene reminiscent of the 1993 motion picture Free Willy. The family awaits the hatching and prospering of more butterflies.
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Just for the record, I was not interviewed for this posting. The quotes are entirely made up.
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