Up until two of the boys came down with a virus in the evening, we had a great Sunday.
About a week ago, I posted how we spent an afternoon conducting science experiments from a book I was reviewing. One experiment I didn't mention had to be postponed because it required two pair of polarized sunglasses. Somehow, we didn't have two polarized pairs in our sizable collection of glasses. Still, the experiment got Jerry talking to the boys about the properties of light.
During our weekly Costco run this past Sunday, Jerry spotted the optical department with its display of sunglasses. In the middle of shopping for milk and cat litter, Jerry stopped everything to show the boys how polarity works. Once again, Jerry proved that you just never know when a teaching moment may turn up.
After the shopping run, we met up with the group with whom Jerry and the boys have been building the trebuchet. Having completed the building earlier in the week, Sunday was the day for the great pumpkin toss.
As you can see, the day was perfectly beautiful. With some last minute adjustments, the trebuchet worked very well, flinging pumpkins over 220 feet. I think the children and adults were equally excited to chase pumpkins across the field in the fresh air for several hours.
About a week ago, I posted how we spent an afternoon conducting science experiments from a book I was reviewing. One experiment I didn't mention had to be postponed because it required two pair of polarized sunglasses. Somehow, we didn't have two polarized pairs in our sizable collection of glasses. Still, the experiment got Jerry talking to the boys about the properties of light.
During our weekly Costco run this past Sunday, Jerry spotted the optical department with its display of sunglasses. In the middle of shopping for milk and cat litter, Jerry stopped everything to show the boys how polarity works. Once again, Jerry proved that you just never know when a teaching moment may turn up.
After the shopping run, we met up with the group with whom Jerry and the boys have been building the trebuchet. Having completed the building earlier in the week, Sunday was the day for the great pumpkin toss.
As you can see, the day was perfectly beautiful. With some last minute adjustments, the trebuchet worked very well, flinging pumpkins over 220 feet. I think the children and adults were equally excited to chase pumpkins across the field in the fresh air for several hours.
I'm afraid to show my husband this post. I think he would love to fling some pumpkins with the boys!
The teachable moments: I used to think all people would take food from the serving dishes at dinner to explain math concepts to their children. I was rather surprised to find out I was wrong. It shocks me how many parents let those moments slip away, until the day comes when their children no longer come to them with any questions.