Posted by susan C on July 18, 2003, at 11:14:12
In reply to Poll: What Science Projects are in your Fridge?, posted by ROO on July 18, 2003, at 9:02:58
Oh these are really good Posts!
Thanks for the idea, I am smiling and chuckling.Recently we went away for the weekend. THe dishwasher was running but son had left his smoothie glass and blender in the sink...along with other things. and sure enough, when we got back, there they still were, with swimming discs of green on top.
My favorite memory of the science projects is my oldest. When we ran out of dishes, we knew they would be in his room, so we would make insistant requests. Eventually dishes and glasses would be carried out, stacked high. Watching his face as he poured out the contents was special, but the disgusted looks when he opened covered bowls was exceptional.
Am I a bad mother? After realizing his difficulty with this task (much like his extreme distast of squeaking styrofoam) I assigned him the duty of cleaning out the garbage can....HA HA HA....passive aggressive, he avoided it for a long time...but squirmed every time I reminded him....that was enough. I finally admitted I had set him up, just cause I knew it would make him uncomfortable.
devious mouse-mother
Oh, if you have made it this far in this post, here are some tips for the "watery lettuce": If you store lettuce in the bag from the store, include a folded paper towel to absorb moisture, and replace it regularly. You can also "prepare it" by drying it out on the counter, then packing it in the bag with the paper towel. I have done this, mixing lettuces, parsely, chilantro, etc, to make mixed lettuce, and it has lasted for WEEKS. The other tip I have is for science projects in general. If you want to avoid them, never store left overs. Either eat them right away, or throw them away right away. The idea of the saranwrap is great but it sounded like it was a way to save leftovers and dispose of them....it cracked me up. It also reminded me of my mother in laws refridgerator...it was filled with leftovers, from who knows how long, in little bowls, margerine containers (unmarked). The kids always said they were afraid to open the refridgerator. I don't think she ever ate any of them, but it was always important to save them. (1930's era experience)
poster:susan C
thread:243124
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/social/20030713/msgs/243161.html