Brotherhood of the Bee

This Summer has started off with a bang, um, I mean sting!
Both Jacob and Erik have been initiated into the "Brotherhood
of the Bee." On Saturday, Jacob picked up a bee "to look at it."
Today, Erik was being told to get in the house to put on shoes so
he would not step on a bee- and he would not do it, and proceeded to
step on one.
I found a helpful article HERE that helped me keep track of
the different stages that Jacob's poor finger went through;
it was swollen and an ugly pink color. Then today, Erik felt like
throwing up after about 3 minutes, so I am really going to watch him!
This is definitely going to be a Summer of firsts! I just thought
they would all be good! I had no idea that a bee sting could cause
such reactions hours and even days later!

Erik was distraught to find out the bee died in the act of stinging
him. Tonight, after dinner and baths, I am going to get out one of my
favorite BOOKS on bees and read it to him. I know that the sting will
bring a whole new level to understanding the bee book. I love the
spontaneity of homeschooling!

Love, Moorea