really, this is not a fake, plastic spider.

it's the real thing. a fishing spider. the legs measure 1 inch and body measures 3/4 inch. the egg sack is nestled underneath. we've counted 40 eggs released so far. this snap shows her on my kitchen table. we're really keeping her in a big jar. with her eggs. go ahead ask... "where did you find her?" it was a gift from my in-laws.... this baby was in my mother-in-law's furnace room! they know we like odd nature... and really, we do! except snakes.

unschooling day: tommie and i canned more pizza sauce. a trip to the military store, watching a pbs ww2 show about Mussolini and canned apple sauce. he really is a big help in the kitchen.... wouldn't this be classified as home-ec? think so! we are both looking forward to starting lessons next week. STRUCTURE. WE NEED STRUCTURE!