I realized it was a Swallow Tail Butterfly.
So I stopped, I picked it up off the ground seeing that most of it's abdomen was missing so it wouldn't be flying home, but I carried it back to the truck anyway to let me son hold it.
This is what I want my kids to learn
an understanding and appreciation of the natural world
have a sense of awe when they see a big butterfly fluttering by in the back yard
and to never be in such a hurry that they can't stop to admire the little things in the world.
