Coolest thing about spring, EVERYTHING WAKES UP! The kids & I just went for a run, well, I ran & they walked, down a wooded dirt road across the street from our house. We stopped to play @ a huge decomposing log that's been there for the 3 years we've lived here. While I stretched out, the kids started tearing into the decaying wood. Tons of skinks & one sleepy toad fell out. Piper immediately captured the toad, named him Chester, and oohed & ahhed when Chester started to chirp. She then began to explain the difference between reptiles & amphibians to me, and that toads close their eyes to swallow because it pushes the food down their throat. She also reminded me that toads excrete a fluid that tastes terrible to predators that try to eat it. We also talked about the importance that the fallen log had for the creatures around it, creating a whole new habitat. Luke then found a tick (ick) in the grass and told me that although ticks are arachnids, like spiders, they're not the same. Science for today ~ DONE! 
Cutter, who is a huge lizard fan, named his skink Cleveland after Groover Cleveland. He then proceeded to tell me that he remembered that Groover Cleveland was the only president re-elected for non-consecutive terms. He thought that was cool. History for today ~ DONE! 

My kids have played in the sun, breathed in fresh country air, touched just a few of God's fascinating creations, laughed & asked questions, and it's not even lunch. So in a few years they may not remember that commas go before conjunctions. But I bet they'll remember that although they look innocent, skinks bite!