Firefly Fun

I am normally not just hanging out at night outside. However, tonight while chatting on the phone with one of my favorite people, I was sitting outside on the porch swing and noticed all of the firefly out tonight. Now some of you may think, big deal. But, what you must realize is that there are no fireflys in New Orleans. In all of my childhood, I can honestly say I have seen one. Every summer since I have been in Lafayette (all 3 of them) it makes me so happy to see them. Yes, I know it does not take much to make me happy. So, at 10:00 p.m. tonight, instead of putting Chunky to bed, I strapped on his sandals and took him outside to catch his first firefly. He had so much fun and did not want to go back in! We caught one and turned off all of the lights and the kitchen. I wish I would have caught it on film. Oh well, I am sure I will have many other chances. My neighbor was also out with her kids doing the same thing. I hope to make this a summer tradition.