After Case's triumphant (single) day back to school, he had a couple days off as other classmates were introduced into the classroom. We took advantage of these days when most other kids were in school. Tuesday we went swimming, then Wednesday Marc took off work and we drove to the
Science Center in Birmingham.
Case was thrilled from the second we walked in, because there was a kinetic sculpture by Case's favorite artist:
George Rhoads. We saw another one of his works in Salt Lake and spent hours watching (3 or 4 hours, ask Jill).
They have a crazy video screen set up that is at least as good exercise for kids as the Wii Fit.
Aquariums to stare at, and sharks to pet!
Awesome shrink ray.
Marc played tag with a robot.
We thought since Case isn't hyper sensitive to wind any more he might think the wind tunnel was neat. We were VERY WRONG.
There were lots of things that I might describe as Case's favorites, but this blew us all away. It was a projected animation of falling pebbles.
Somehow, probably due to magic, the rocks could see your shadow and reacted to it. They bounce of your head and shoulders, and puddle in your outstretched arms. You can pass each other armfuls of brightly colored stones.
Given the choice, Case would probably still be there.
I am still convinced it's magic.
The weather was surprisingly nice today, so we celebrated by going to the Shakespeare Park. Case fed ducks and geese, and was delighted to see babies. This momma had 12 little ducklings, which made me feel sympathy anxiety.
Dozens of turtles arrive when you throw bread to the ducks in the water. They seem to know what is good, even if they are too slow to get it most of the time.
After the ducks we made Case ride his bike around the theatre. You've never seen a kid so excited to see a thatched roof cottage.
