Gentle Friendship

Usually on trash day, I have the kiddoes bring the trashcan up from the road when we get home from school. But, since it is predicted to rain today, Z-boy and I decided to get the can and bring it up early.  I do not know why, but 3/4 of my kids find such fun in bringing up the trashcan!  Z-boy is one of that 3/4.  Before we got to the driveway, we met a new little friend.

Z was enchanted.  He sat outside watching this little friend for about 30 minutes.

And he did what he could to assure it he meant no harm

Knock, knock, knock  Come out sweet turtle!

Maybe if I get a little closer, it will peek out at me:

Finally the turtle walks off, confident that little Z means no harm and just finds sweet pleasure in its little life.