“How many cameras are on the Curiosity?”
In the midst of adding one of two planned cameras to her LEGO-scale model of the Mars Rover Curiosity, The Four-Year-Old paused to ask, “How many cameras are on the Curiosity?”
Product Review: Trunki Kids Luggage (Ages 3 & up)
With travel season hard upon us, I decided it was probably time I talked travel gear. In November 2009 we bought our daughter a Trunki, Terrance the Cow to be precise (it was the only one available through Amazon at the time that would make it to our house before that year’s Thanksgiving trek).
Jalapeno Noon
Or how my husband used a jalapeno to get my daughter to eat her carrots.
“Do white blood cells have white blood in them?”
Overheard in the playroom. The Four-Year-Old: “Daddyo, do white blood cells have white blood in them?” Daddyo: “No. Blood is made up of cells. Cells aren’t…
The Four-Year-Old writes Elvis
In which The Four-Year-Old gives Elvis some timely musical advice.
“Would Santa vacation in Texas?”
While we were munching on chips and salsa other day at Chili’s, The Four-Year-Old’s eye was caught by a picture of a man with a long white beard and long white hair wearing a glittering sombrero and dark sunglasses.
The Four-Year-Old: “Mommyo, is that Santa Claus on vacation?”
Oil-Eating Mushrooms and Other News of the Week
Oil-eating mushrooms, Mars Rover Curiosity update, and other news of the week.
Review: Nature Classes at Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary
One of my better parenting ideas this fall was to sign my daughter up for nature classes at the Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary in Sharon, Massachusetts. The classes last an hour and half and include a craft, a story, and a nature hike.
Breaking News Update: The Mars Rover Curiosity Launch Celebration Continues
We interrupt our afternoon siesta (again) to bring you this breaking news update from The Four-Year-Old’s Mars Rover Curiosity Liftoff Celebration. The Four-Year-Old has completed construction…
“How long do satellites stay in the air?”
As part of her Mars Rover Curiosity Liftoff Celebration, The Four-Year-Old built a satellite launch pad out of Legos, with only a few targeted assists from her parents. While hard at work on the cargo truck, The Four-Year-Old paused long enough to ask, “Mommyo, how long do satellites stay in the air?”
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