This weekend we took an impromptu trip to Italy for the long weekend. It's always great for the wee man to get to spend time with his Nonni. It was lovely and warm and we spent lots of time outside in the garden. The wee man was at long last introduced to bugs and creepy crawlies. I was very proud of how eager he was to touch and feel everything unlike his rather squemish mother! The only hard part was to convince him not to bring them home. Other than a few pokes to the snail neither animal was hurt during this experience :) I on the other hand unfortunately have to admit that quite a few ants were maybe sqooshed.
Eek I don't think I would have been cut out raising a boy as I am not good with creepy crawlies! But excellent photos though! Although I say that, you should see Mads legs at the moment- they are covered in cuts and bruises as she is such a hyper, boisterous little thing! x
ReplyDeleteI had to force myself with this one to be honest. The snail was ok but the worm was something else all together! I swear every time I change my wee man I find another bruise with no idea of where it came from!
DeleteFantastic photos, shows such an interested and curious little boy. I couldn't hold the snail, well done him!!
ReplyDeleteThe snail at least thankfully had a shell!
DeleteOoo, I hate creep crawlies but with two little boys, I know they're going to feature heavily in my future. I spent a lot of summers in Italy when I was younger and spent a lot of time shuddering at the sight of all the lizards. Urgh. Thank goodness, you weren't made to keep them all as pets.
ReplyDeleteI'm not a big fan of lizards either. I'm from Jamaica and we used to catch them and chop their tales off :( rather cruel I know!!!
DeleteI actually did say awww to these photos. So inquisitive! Hope you had a great time in Italy. We are going to Lake Garda tomorrow for a couple of days, and I can't wait!! :D
ReplyDeleteOh I hope the weather is nice to you. We went for the afternoon by Peschiara and it was lovely for an ice cream!
DeleteI love it. I'd rather play with bugs and worms than play tea party so YAY for little boys :-)
ReplyDeleteLol! My wee man does love a good tea party as well as long as there are biscuits too mind you!
DeleteHope you had a lovely time! Fab photos! Bob had hold of a baby chick at the weekend and I feared that would get squashed too. :0) x
ReplyDeleteWe loved every minute! I know you want them to touch and feel but at the same time you are like eek don't hurt it!
DeleteSounds like you had a wonderful time, and those photographs are great - just love his curiosity.
ReplyDeleteThank you it was a lovely time. His curiosity really seems boundless!
DeleteI actually squealed a little at the snail touching. Eeeeek! Hope you had a lovely time in Italy.
ReplyDeleteI nearly squealed too! Italy was really lovely
DeleteThat made me lol! My littlest makes me throw snails over next door's wall but he'll love a worm (literally) to death if I let him! He's fascinated and fearless too - so good for you to not pass on your squeamishness. I'm with you :)
ReplyDeleteI tried my best. I did have his grandad's support this time when he wanted to pass them along!
DeleteOh this is wonderful. I must do more slugs and snails with the girsl. It's made me miss Italy too, hubby is half Italian and we must tae the girls there soon. Much love x
ReplyDeleteI hope you get to take the girls! We love visiting and spending time with family and friends. Wee man gets to learn a bit about where his Daddy comes from!
DeleteImpromptu tip to Italy??? I want to be part of your family!
ReplyDeleteIt probably sounds a lot more glamorous than it is! We have not been since last summer so the nonni helped us out to get us there this year for a visit!
DeleteBig man loves all creatures he can find in the garden. And I agree with Actually Mummy!
ReplyDeletegreat to encourage them to be gentle with creepy crawlies!
ReplyDeleteMy little boy loves his creepy crawlies too, well he loves squashing them anyway! He's definitely not squeamish!!
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