It was a What in the world? moment. I believe that most parents have many of these moments. When I questioned the kids, Jackie (7) displayed a knowing smile.
"Mom, it's a Venus Fly Trap," she confidently explained.
"Hmmm . . . , " I responded. Wondering what the tiny balls were, I asked, "What is in your Venus Fly Trap?"
In a sing-song voice, Jackie proudly disclosed her secret recipe: "Some mouthwash . . . a bit of toothpaste . . . water . . . some air freshener . . . fish food . . . soap. That's it." Pause. She enthusiastically adds with a nod of her head, "The bugs are addicted to the smell."
Funny. . . . we've been talking about Venus Fly Traps. The kids want to plant some. We all decided that it would be a good idea to plant them near the garbage can. But why plant one, when you can make one, right?
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