In elementary school (3rd or 4th grade) I was one of the few lucky students who got to take home one of the class pets, a chameleon who I named Charlie. It wasn't really a class pet actually, it was more of an ongoing science lesson where we watched the chameleons for a few weeks to learn about their characteristics, habitat, etc. I loved Charlie dearly. One day I thought he might enjoy some extra sunshine. So, I put his little plastic carrier in the window sill and off I went with my family for a fun day at the lake! You can probably guess what happened when I returned home that afternoon. Charlie was no more. I was devastated! Little did my teacher know I had learned another very important science lesson that day....chameleons need to stay hydrated and glass acts as a magnifier for the heat and sun. Today Landon and I went outside after lunch to enjoy this beautiful weather and we found Charlie Jr. I made sure to pass on my knowledge of chameleons to my son, although he may need some reminders down the road. I just hope he doesn't have to remember the hard way!
Charlie Jr.
Landon discovering Charlie Jr. for the first time
I was surprised that jr. never ran off even with Landon banging on the table and rocking it back and forth.
My little explorer!
Landon is protesting the hat!
Landon discovering Charlie Jr. for the first time
I was surprised that jr. never ran off even with Landon banging on the table and rocking it back and forth.
Landon is protesting the hat!
2 comments:
What a great story, Haley! You are such a great mother! RIP Charlie and here's to new Charlie's in the future :)
*sniff sniff* Poor Charlie! Now if you could just find a hamster we'd have another great story to tell! :)
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