This is the current condition of our pool.
The beach ball is down there waiting.
It’s a mess.
But there is a surprise hiding down there in the murky water. (Don’t worry, it’s not a bad one!)
We discovered her today and she is already named, by my youngest son. Her name is Bentley. At first we assumed that she was a boy, but after my daughter did some internet research we think she is a girl.
My daughter discovered that if the tympanic member is about the same size as the eye, it’s a girl. If it is larger, it’s a boy. So, I introduce to you, Bentley the girl Bullfrog!
She was a good reminder to me today that even in places where it seems that nothing special exists, you just need to look a little deeper.
Have you made one of these discoveries lately?
15 responses so far ↓
1 Se'Lah // Apr 9, 2009 at 12:52 am
Why yes indeed. I’ve gotten quite a few unexpected, pleasant surprises by Mother Nature lately.
Wonder what sound Bentley makes…
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2 elk // Apr 9, 2009 at 9:01 am
can Bently be considered amazing? I think so…
what will you do with Bently’s pool?
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3 spread your wings // Apr 9, 2009 at 9:39 am
i saw a tiny little frog just the other day and was going to post a photo. he/ she was sitting on top of a moon sculpture – so cute. he was the same color as the sand sculpture.
4 Gayle // Apr 9, 2009 at 10:09 am
Hi Se’Lah!
So far we haven’t heard a peep from her! It has been cold here. Maybe they are quiet until their water warms up.
Hi elk!
That is a good question. We are looking into low cost options now, but nothing seems to be low cost when it relates to a pool. My kids want Bentley to live inside in a tank!
Hi spread your wings!
How cool!
5 Shalet // Apr 9, 2009 at 12:12 pm
That’s awesome! My kids would love that frog!!! And I am in love with the idea of looking a little deeper for the special things. Perfect!
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6 Chocolate and Whine // Apr 9, 2009 at 12:31 pm
Adorable! I love frogs and I think the name is fantastic! Thanks for reminding me to look a little deeper for that something special.
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7 Shannon // Apr 9, 2009 at 1:40 pm
Last year we had a little frog or maybe it was a toad, move into my little water fountain. He/she lived there all summer. I’m interested to see if he/she returns this year. Do you have any plans for your pool?
8 Angela // Apr 9, 2009 at 1:59 pm
Are frogs reptiles? Cute frog, but I am P-Petrified of reptiles. I wonder if there are slithers in there? Are you going to redo your pool? I’ve always wanted a pool, but now my inlaws have one at each of their houses, so I think I’ll do without! They are high maintenance!
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9 Gayle // Apr 9, 2009 at 8:30 pm
Hi Shalet!
Yes, my kids love Bentley and want her to live in the house with us!
Hi Chocolate and Whine!
It funny that sometimes when I need it most (like yesterday when I was in a bad mood) something special presents itself. I’m thankful that I was able to get out of my mood enough to appreciate it!
Hi Shannon!
That would be interesting to find out if your little frog/toad returns!
Hi Angela!
Frogs are amphibians, not reptiles. We do have snakes around, but not in that murky water (I hope) because that would be creepy. I like snakes but I don’t want one to surprise me! You are right, the pool is a high maintenance annoyance!
10 Kim@ Forever Wherever // Apr 9, 2009 at 10:03 pm
My boys would love the frog! They have done more than one report on frogs to convience me to buy them. One time we found a Barking Tree Frog. It really barked like a dog!!! It would be in the other room and you would think there was a dog in there. No joke! We let him go in our yard.
Your photo is awesome!
~Kim
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11 lmerie // Apr 11, 2009 at 3:47 pm
Something that goes ribbit and hops like a rabbit!
Happy Easter!
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12 Gayle // Apr 13, 2009 at 12:25 pm
Hi Kim!
That is so funny! It would be so weird to see a frog bark! Thank you!
Hi lmerie!
Yes! I hope your Easter was wonderful!
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