By Lynn, on May 2nd, 2008%
Princess of the Universe likes to play with some of her neighborhood friends who have a little creek (or “crick” as they say in some places). It runs behind their house. Well, guess what she came running home with yesterday?
This is a crayfish, which is a fresh water crustacean; it’s also known as a crawdad.
She let the crawdad sit on her shoulder. I suppose there was a bit of fear that it might decide to pinch her lip? The crawdad is a close relative of the lobster. 
I’ve been meaning to show you how clear the goldfish pond is right now. This is pretty good considering that the pond is all natural — no chemicals to treat algae, etc. You can see the base of the lily pad plant at the bottom of the pond.
I put an arrow to show you the little crayfish that the children decided would be perfect for the goldfish pond. It seems like an okay thing to me.
Have a great weekend!
Lynn
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About Lynn
I am the mother of four delightful children: a 23-year-old son, a 20-year-old son, a 17-year-old son, and a bright and bubbly 13-year-old daughter. I share an apartment home with my 17-year-old son and 13-year-old daughter. My little home on the internet is called Rose Cottage because of my love for gardening, roses, and all things romantic and Victorian. Welcome.
I'm a North Carolina girl and I love sharing North Carolina links and information. I do medical transcription from home. My hobbies include making sweet little dolls from clay who are named and have their own stories to tell. I also make old-fashioned brooches. These are for sale in my Etsy shop.
For 13 years continuously, I homeschooled some or all of our four children, but the time came that our homeschool had to be closed. It was the end of a beautiful chapter in my life. I will always be a strong supporter of homeschooling and I will continue to review books and maintain my homeschool website, The Healthy Homeschool. The Players
Lil Ol' Me
Son Daniel, 23
Son, Big Joe, 20
Son, John, 17
Daughter, Michaela, 13
Annie Fatso Beagle
My Symphony
To live content with small means; to seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion; to be worthy, not respectable, and wealthy, not rich; to study hard, think quietly, talk gently, act frankly; to listen to stars and birds, to babes and sages, with open heart; to bear all cheerfully, do all bravely, await occasions, hurry never. In a word, to let the spiritual, unbidden and unconscious, grow up through the common. This is to be my symphony.
William Henry Channing
1810-1884
What You Do Sow a thought, reap an action.
Sow an action, reap a habit.
Sow a habit, reap a character.
Sow a character, reap a destiny.
Contact Me 
I would  for you to leave a comment, but you can also e-mail me at lynn AT thehealthyhomeschool.com
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