We started our day with a science kit Musa got for Christmas. It is called Brain Sprain, comes from Discovery Kids. We have had gobs of these types of kits through the years but I have to say this is one of the top 5. I highly recommend it for kids that are into optical illusions, or basic principles of physical science. We played with it for over two hours. So much fun. (Thanks Anna!)
This lead to a discussion of aura's and Musa and I spent some time looking at aura pictures on the web. He is truly interested in anything paranormal (not that I think auras are paranormal) and I can see us reaching further into that area in the days to come. He is VERY interested in meditation and the powers of the brain.
Retta spent the morning watching TV, as she woke up with a fever and tummy ache. It seemed to resolve by this evening but for the most part she was quiet. She built a tent and snuggled up with Bella reading stories. This afternoon she made Littlefoot and Cera dinosaurs (Land Before Time) out of toilet paper rolls, decided she needed a Saurus Rock like in the movie, so made one out of an egg carton. She played with the characters on the kitchen table for quite some time.
Retta and Musa both cuddled up with me in the recliner about 5pm and we did some bird watching. They have identified quite a few different birds. I keep a bird identification chart and books and several pairs of binoculars on the window silland I frequently see the kids watching the birds. We have a big Turkey Vulture that hangs around the yard and rides the air currents. Musa is really good and finding him in the trees.
This reminded us of the beautiful storyteller, Dovie Thomason Sickles and her story of how vultures got their ugly heads. If you ever get a chance to hear this lady, do so. We had the pleasure of seeing her last fall at an outdoor fireside circle. Fabulous!
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