The Science of...LOVE

For some reason, around Valentines, I get the urge to teach Jackson something.  When he was one, I ambitiously tried to teach him a letter a day.  Some years, we have used the stethoscope to listen to each others hearts.  Last year, Jackson learned I Corinthians 13 and all about "love is kind."  Which was much more worthwhile than this year's "lesson."

Since today is Winter Break, we had the time to study some science.

We started with our guess (hypothesis):  If you drink a love potion, you will fall in love.  Jackson predicted the hypothesis was true.  We gathered our materials and set out to conduct our experiment.

First, we discussed the difference between liquids and solids.  Always looking for new ways to practice handwriting, we labeled our solids, sodu (soda),  sot (salt), and shooga.

Then, we commenced to measuring, mixing and observing.  We talked about our five senses.  Jackson tasted, smelled, and looked.

The priceless reaction was Jackson's as the soda and vinegar began to fizz.

Memorable quotes from our day:

"This is the best experiment ever!"

"We're the first African scientists, right?"  (wrong!?)

"I'm the Statue of Vamilla!"