So, the little frog stayed in the ivy and made it her home...
There was only one problem. Once a week the lady who lived here would have to water the ivy. This lady would take the plant down to the garden, fill it with water, drain it and then put it back in its place on the porch. She didn't realize that the little frog lived in this ivy because she hadn't seen any frogs for a while and thought that they were all gone.
One morning, the lady took the planter down into the garden and started watering it. This planter had a small reservoir on one side to let the water drain out. She tipped the planter to drain the water out. Then she notice that something was in the water well... holding on for dear life.
"Well, hello there." she said.
There, inside the well, was a tiny frog. It was looking at her.
The lady carefully returned the planter to the porch and thought about how careless she had been carrying the ivy down into the garden to water it. The little frog had gone along for the ride and didn't even jump out when she watered the plant. It must have wanted to be in this planter awfully bad to stay inside, even when the water was filling the well... even when the planter was moving.
The little frog just stayed in the well, filled with water, and watched her.
Did she hear the frog say something?
"Please be careful next time, lady. This is my home too."
...then she thought she heard it say,
"Maybe you could just use the watering can and water the ivy right here."
The lady felt better and she was glad that the little frog was OK. She thought that the little frog was smiling at her.
"Next time...", she said to herself, "I will look before I water anything. I didn't know this little frog lived here, in the ivy, but I do now and once you know that someone's life is in your hands and relies on you for safety, you need to take care of it."
Always be kind to anything that needs your help because all life is fragile.
The little frog is counting on you.
What a cute post. I know your grandchildren will love this story. Have a blessed day. Madelline
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ReplyDeleteWhat a story!! Love the pictures; the close-ups are terrific!
ReplyDeleteOh the sweet, small miracles of life! Lovely story Connie and of course the greatest connection with the photos. I just came across a little lizard whilst looking for something else outside. Of course out came the camera. Will report soon!
ReplyDeleteLucky little beans, lucky little frog. My frogs are hiding pretty well this year too. I don't think they are fond of the drought. Love T
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet idea to write this story for your Beans and build in a teaching moment, nice going Grandma!
ReplyDeleteI love this!!!
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