We took the kids to the Insectarium last week. This was our first visit. I wasn't sure how much I would enjoy looking at bugs and I did get the "hebbie jebbies" a few times, but I must say we ALL enjoyed it VERY much! It was quite interesting seeing so many bugs, many of which we've never seen and probably would never see. It blows my mind how colorful and BIG or small they can get. All I can say is we have one Creative God! The exhibit I enjoyed the most was the "Butterflies In Flight". A room filled with flowers where the butterflies are free to fly and roam as they please, even if that means flying by you or even landing on you. I can't even describe how beautiful and delicate each one is. But, it was very interesting to learn that once a butterfly hatches from it's chrysalis it only lives for about 2 weeks, this is because it cannot sustain long enough on the nectar (basically sugar water) it lives on. Which would lead one to think, then what is the purpose of the butterfly. I truly believe the butterfly is just another gift of beauty from God for us to enjoy. The Bible says, if we as parents love to give good gifts to our children how much more does our Father God love to give gifts to his. This will forever change the way I see a butterfly! Lastly, if you are able to take your children to the Insectarium, I highly recommend it!
What a great place to visit! Maybe something like that would change my boys' perspective on bugs and they wouldn't squash the next bird-sized moth that comes around. (Like they did yesterday!)
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