1 DOWN...A LOT TO GO
My goal for January was to finish 1776 by David McCullough. Well, it's one day late but I did it. I wasn't sure I'd make it but then I realized there were about 75 pages of references at the end of the book.
Most of us don't explore a lot of topics in depth like Mr. McCullough has done. And because of time constraints we're not able to study subjects in school this in depth either. I was surprised by a lot of the details in this book. I think I had a very idealistic vision of Washington and the events that surrounded that fateful year. I didn't realize just how grueling that year was and how much perseverance and courage it took for our founding fathers to stand up and fight for their independence. I most definitely have new appreciation and pride for my country and those who fought to make it free.
So yeah!! for me. On to the next book. I'll tell you what it is when I finish it.
(By the way, my son wanted me to write about this cool science experiment we did today - we made oobleck. He's having fun with it right now.)
4 comments:
Someone in my 8th grade class (back in 1988) did a science project on the very same topic. His title was: What the Heck is Oobleck!?
WOW. I'm impressed. I like your goals, Meredith.
And what is Oobleck? Or was that a teaser that I'm supposed to google now?
:-)
Karen
Welcome Dot! Thanks for the comment. Karen, Oobleck is a substance that acts like a liquid and a solid depending on how much pressure its put under. Just google it and you can find out how to make it. I'm sure your boys would love it.
Blessings.
Oobleck..fun! It is fascinating stuff isn't it? I learned to make it when in school for early childhood development. (now why haven't I made it with my own kids? Maybe when Sam was little we did.)
Well done on the book. Is this a book you read aloud to your son, or read for yourself?
I just finished Parenting from the Heart by Marilyn Boyer. Such a blessing to have wise council from Women who love their children and love God even more.
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