The Leger fam was driving to LL Bean today when we spotted Tommy the Turtle toddling along next to the road about a mile from our home. The nearest body of water was over a mile away so we pulled the car over to give Tommy directions. Daddy told Grace that Tommy the Turtle was too hot and that he should be swimming in the water. Grace dutifully pointed us in the direction of Tommy the Turtle and a family decision was made to give Tommy a lift home.
We didn't have a turtle approved five-point harness in the cabin of our car so we decided the safest place for Tommy was in a plastic bin in the trunk. Tommy agreed that was a good idea.
After driving a mile to the river and taking Tommy out of his travel bin, Grace told Tommy it was time for him to go swim in the river. Whether Tommy innately sensed that his natural habitat was close by or just turned in fear as Grace loudly proclaimed multiple times that "Tommy the Turtle need to swim in water" - he headed toward the river embankment.
Saddened that Tommy the Turtle could not come with us to LL Bean but knowing that the river was the best place for him, Grace waved bye-bye to Tommy as he headed home to see his turtle friends.
Since we didn't have two hours to watch Tommy walk the twenty feet from Grace to the river, Daddy facilitated Tommy going back into the water.This was a great experience for all of us and our smart little Grace reminded us on our way home that "Tommy the Turtle live in water" when we passed the river.
4 comments:
I think that you should have bought one of those plastic pools
to keep Tommy close to the Leger home. What do you think Grace would say?
Love,
Pepere
One of the funniest and sweetest warm hearted posts. What a great experience for Grace to have. I like the photo of her pointing directions to the river for Tommy the turtle.
Love, Uncle Adam
Dearest Grace,
Again, I say you are amazing... Whenever I read your blog you are involved in amazing arts, literacy, math, social and science activities... The lesson your wonderful parents taught you today is priceless... They find life lessons all around you... Three cheers to the incredible Leger family!!!
Hugs and Kisses from Vermont,
Donna xoxo
We love this sweet story very much. Tommy met the Leger family, his lucky day for sure! We think that the picture of Grace bending over to get a REAL close look at the turtle is unbelievably beautiful. We are commenting over and over how intent the look on her face is! What an experience for Grace. We're sure that she'll be talking about this forever.
Love the story!
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