Monday, August 17, 2009

Oh Boy! Bugs!

Boys like bugs. I didn't pay much attention to insects before, but now that I have two little boys I find myself watching around for interesting bugs

I used to avoid bugs, but now often when I find one I will find myself trying to catch it to show it to them (especially if it's harmless). Here is a ladybug that I showed my boys as it crawled all over my hands (and theirs).

It was fun to watch Jonah giggle and squirm when it was his turn to hold the ladybug and it crawled around on his hands. When we were done watching the ladybug we gave him a new home on Mommy's flowers.

Of course I don't try to capture the "dangerous" bugs... except with my camera, of course.


For other close-ups (but not necessarily of bugs!), check out Macro Monday:

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14 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 16, 2009 at 10:19 PM

    I love ladybugs! They are the only bug I like...the only bug I do not squish.
    Nice picture!

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  2. Regina August 17, 2009 at 4:13 AM

    Awesome!

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  3. 4 Lettre WordsAugust 17, 2009 at 4:24 AM

    I am the exact same since having my boys!

    Those are really great captures.

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  4. Izzy, Emmy 'N AlexanderAugust 17, 2009 at 8:40 AM

    Ladybugs are one o the neatest little creatures. Izzy loves them and searches for them all day. She likes to hold them but insists that it tickles so much. :)

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  5. S Club MamaAugust 17, 2009 at 9:25 AM

    I like ladybugs but I could leave the rest. Even at 2, Moose likes bugs - ants in particular.

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  6. KathAugust 17, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    I am okay with bugs, it's the slithery creatures big and small that I don't like. Great photo of her sitting on the end of your finger!

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  7. Sarah SullivanAugust 17, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    Ohhh I loove the bug shots..started with my son too!! Great shots!! Thanks for popping by my main blog!! Namaste, Sarah

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  8. JenAugust 17, 2009 at 11:25 AM

    I know what you mean. My eyes have been opened to the joy of bugs since kids too. But I still look at them from a distance.

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  9. AnonymousAugust 17, 2009 at 11:42 AM

    Great picture! It's fun being a mommy to boys. And girls too but my girl is still a baby so I'm not immersed in girliness yet. ;)
    Jessie at Blog Schmog

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  10. UnknownAugust 17, 2009 at 12:21 PM

    Boys do seem to find the little creepy crawlies to share with us! How cut though! You did them justice!

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  11. CCAugust 17, 2009 at 2:08 PM

    My kids hate bugs. Which is a problem when they run shrieking from the kitchen table b/c there is an ant there....

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  12. JenAugust 17, 2009 at 3:19 PM

    I've always loved bugs. My kids enjoy finding them and then stepping on them. So my goal is to teach them that bugs outside are good. When they're inside stomp away.

    Great picture of the wasp.

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  13. TanyaAugust 17, 2009 at 9:56 PM

    Ladybugs are so sweet. Great picture!

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  14. A Joyful ChaosAugust 18, 2009 at 8:11 AM

    Ladybugs are so cute!

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