Wooly Sweaters

Yesterday, my mom had the kids outside so they could play in the warm June sun (with sunscreen, people - don't worry). Alison and Sammi were chasing down bugs when they came across a cute little green caterpillar. The conversation proceeded as you would expect with discussion about how caterpillars turn into butterflies. As is typical for my mother, she took the opportunity to turned this moment into a learning session. The conversation went something like this:

"Well, yes, they can turn into butterflies,

but they can also turn into moths"

Grandma said.

{Alison wrinkled up her nose and makes a not-so-appealing face}

"What's wrong Ali?"

"I don't like moths", she says.

"Why not?"

"Because they eat my sweaters".