I was happy to take a break from all things happening and tuck away a precious time with my daughter to discover nature. We both went to presentation on wetlands in other words on vernal pools. It was very informative for both of us. We are planning to go again in two weeks time so we can really listen to wonders of nature. We learned so much that vernal pools are ideal temporary locations for amphibians and reptiles. These pools could dry out completely during summer and some might retain water if it has a thick cover above it. Tuck in thick woods.When it dries out completely, animals move up -land to make their homes and come back when they are adults to lay eggs.
We saw few of vernal pools in the Middleboro area, and it was still covered with snow but it was so neat. We are at the tale end of our winter and some might not join me on that comment, depending on this winter we are experiencing. We have had really a long winter and we are still calling snow for this Tuesday and Wednesday.
I took advantage of sudden change in the temperature from low 30 degrees to upper 59 degrees and enjoyed the wetland presentation and the walk in the woods and learned a lot. Additionally, on a side note I was highly impressed with bunch of home schoolers, and how enthusiastic they were to learn about vernal pools. We did not had any instruments or tools to explore pools but it was fun. I truly believe learning is fun!
We learned about so many amphibians and few reptiles which are native to MA, like Fowlers’s Toad, Marble Salamander, Black silver snake, and many frogs that I could not keep track of. I am highly motivated to have few frog eggs in my class so children could see the development.
Little Nicolette loves to have bake goodies at home. She loves to help me to make them when possible. Opportunity to bake with her is always fun. Her measuring skills are getting better and coordination has improved a lot. From getting ingridients to seriously taking part in assembling the final product has become her favorite part of the weekend. I am planning to do more during the coming weeks.
Lately, going to starbucks has become a habit. I wanted to take control over. When I go to coffee shop I had to buy a treat for little one too. I wish many times I am preppared with a afternoon snack when I pick her up. I am getting better but it does take effort. Past few weeks I have been cutting fruits and placing them in containers so she could have something on the way home.
She loves the blueberry muffing at the coffee shop and the morning buns. This was a great recipe I found and they were delicious everyine enjoyed them. This summer we will be freezing some of the blueberries from the local farm.
We save the blueberry muffins for this week more baking adventures to come soon
I can’t wait till spring, the first day of spring is going to be this Thursday and I am very excited about it. Being able to work in the yard and plan garden is something I am looking forward this year. I have not look at any of the seeds catalogs, but would love to get my hands on them soon.
I always question myself when planting a year old seeds, but always had luck with them. I am planting a square foot garden this season with some new experimental vegetables.
When I was at the grocery store I could not help pass this beautiful birdsnest plant. It was simply gorgeous more than anything it was green. I will be taking few pictures of my spring garden. Can’t wait any more to see the spring blooms.
I am a bit behind with posts this month mainly; because, I have been sick during this past week. I do not know what to blame the weather or working with children, but this winter has been better comparing last year.
I decided to make split pea soup, since we had few bags of peas. This was a delicious soup and very filling. To my surprise every one except for dad loved it. This is sure to be in our menu in near future.
Lunch is getting better around at home. We have been busy working on spring cleaning all around the house. Nicolette’s room is getting a makeover this spring for sure. Enough about that let’s see what’s in the salad, which looks very colorful and packed with vitamins.
Grape fruit, avocado, and few sliced grapes. The texture in this salad is amazing the buttery texture of avocado, grapefruit, and seedless grapes are just divined.
