It's Hump Day and looks to be a pretty day here in NJ. The sun is out right now but talk about a good stretch of rain, on and off since Saturday night. When I pulled into the drive at work, it made me so happy to see the stream flowing quickly. There is a small waterfall a little farther up the trail and what a difference it makes on the current of the lower portions of the stream.
The best part of yesterday's rain-- no thunder in the area while we were outside exploring. The session went well, really well. The kids were all dressed in rain gear and boots. We found some cool insects, worms, and something totally new to me: tree soap! One of the kids noticed a bunch of bubbles. at the base of one tree. Since we were discussing frog and salamander eggs, she asked if that was what it was. They weren't in water so I knew for sure it wasn't that. My coworker was able to get a photo of it, a bit of googling, and it is called tree soap. It happens after a dry spell, when the heavy rains mix with sap and particulates collected on the bark. It looks exactly like bubbles when you wash dishes. Fascinating! I love learning new things! Love it!
I also called my mom to see how my dad did with his hearing test/hearing aid consult. The doctor and techs were so helpful and guess what!!?? He can hear! I'm glad that he tried the Costco hearing aids a few months ago but they didn't work for him. My mom said the look on his face as they were fitting him with the hearing aid and he realized he could hear-- priceless. I think he gets the "real" one in a couple of weeks. When I texted him, he joked, "No more excuses for not listening to your mom." I told him he'd better not let her read that
No big plans today. Gary and I have to run to Tractor Supply and pick up some pots/soil for the seedlings I started last week. So far, everything has sprouted aside from the red peppers.
I also desperately need to clean out my car. It is caked with mud, has bits of leaves all over -- and that is the inside! LOL
Hope everyone has a wonderful day!
The best part of yesterday's rain-- no thunder in the area while we were outside exploring. The session went well, really well. The kids were all dressed in rain gear and boots. We found some cool insects, worms, and something totally new to me: tree soap! One of the kids noticed a bunch of bubbles. at the base of one tree. Since we were discussing frog and salamander eggs, she asked if that was what it was. They weren't in water so I knew for sure it wasn't that. My coworker was able to get a photo of it, a bit of googling, and it is called tree soap. It happens after a dry spell, when the heavy rains mix with sap and particulates collected on the bark. It looks exactly like bubbles when you wash dishes. Fascinating! I love learning new things! Love it!
I also called my mom to see how my dad did with his hearing test/hearing aid consult. The doctor and techs were so helpful and guess what!!?? He can hear! I'm glad that he tried the Costco hearing aids a few months ago but they didn't work for him. My mom said the look on his face as they were fitting him with the hearing aid and he realized he could hear-- priceless. I think he gets the "real" one in a couple of weeks. When I texted him, he joked, "No more excuses for not listening to your mom." I told him he'd better not let her read that

No big plans today. Gary and I have to run to Tractor Supply and pick up some pots/soil for the seedlings I started last week. So far, everything has sprouted aside from the red peppers.
I also desperately need to clean out my car. It is caked with mud, has bits of leaves all over -- and that is the inside! LOL
Hope everyone has a wonderful day!