Where Did They Go?

So Many Teensy-Tiny Little Legs

Do you remember when you were little and, come caterpillar season, you were just SO EXCITED?! I do. I used to scour the garden and 'help' mum and nan by picking up all of the little fuzzy guys. I'd watch them crawl across my palms, laughing with my childish, joyous giggle as they tickled me. I was very ticklish. I still am! Then i'd put them in a bug catcher. I'd feel them every day and watch as they'd grow big and fat on the yummy leaves i gave them, waiting to see if they'd turn into moths... though i actually always hoped that they'd turn into beautiful butterflies.

I used to do that every year. Now, i can't even remember what season that was - was it autumn? Or spring? If it's spring, then maybe i'll see the fuzzy little guys again and get past the ick-factor to pick one up again and giggle as they worm their way up my arm.

Annie