Amanda's Science Project

Kristy, Amanda and Jennifer drove down today so we could help Amanda with her Invention Convention project. I don't remember doing anything like this in the 4th grade, but kids are challenged more today.

We had tacos for dinner, then gathered around the table with paper and pencils and Dennis's iPad to discuss and plan the project. Amanda's idea is to invent glasses that would display what people are saying to her. This is right up Dennis's alley, so he is the point man and the rest of us are gofers.

I'm glad that Amanda has someone smart enough to go to for help with math and science. With the new Kindle Fire she got for Christmas, she is able to email us. The other day I got an email asking for my help with a math word problem. ummmm....I forwarded it to Dennis. When she wants to write a letter, I'm all hers.

I think Dennis and Grandpa Squirrel (Gary) will be helping her with the project the rest of the weekend. We'll see.

On another note, Spike is not doing very well at all. His back end is collapsing on him and he is becoming incontinent. I am finding pee puddles everywhere. Tonight I was walking barefoot on the tile dining room floor and did a banana peel, slipping in a puddle and landing flat on my back. Ouch! Spike and I are now running neck and neck in the not doing well department.