Bug and Me

Well as just about everyone knows, we're in the process of moving. Actually, toward the end of the process! I'll take pictures and post them soon - meanwhile, start thinking of housewarming potluck ideas! :)

Grabbed a picture of our plant cell model before it went to school. It's made up entirely of plant based items (some are fruit flavored candy ... stretching just a bit!) except for the tupperware (cell wall) and saran wrap (cell membrane).

The parts that I can identify:

blue raspberry licorice - mitochondria
tangerine - nucleus
grape gumball - nucleolus (sp?)
mushroom - central vacuole (sp?)

All his idea, very cool.

There's potential here ... I hope

Christopher is taking a Life Sciences class that is really great - he loves it, and his teacher loves him. His first project is to create a "cell model" - he and his partner get to choose between a plant cell and an animal cell. They chose the plant cell, and we've tracked down most of the parts to make it.

As promised, here's a picture of Christopher on his first day of school here in Sac. He's going to the School of Science and Engineering (I suppose anyone bothering to read this already knows that) and so far is enjoying changing classes and teachers throughout the day. It's now week two and he got out of bed without too many threats, so maybe he kinda likes it. :)

Ok, the allergies definitely suck, but this almost makes it worthwhile. :)

It's funny - when I first built this site I thought it might be odd having a site based upon my relationship with my son. I mean, what will I write about? And yet, it seems as if all of my experiences relate to him somehow, even when they don't. :)

Headed to Drupalcon DC next week (http://dc2009.drupalcon.org/) and I find myself a bit obsessed with making sure everything is all lined out for Bug's schedule while I'm gone. Haven't spent much time figuring out MY schedule yet!