Three weeks ago, I picked up a telescope at Goodwill. I wasn't sure if I should buy it as I am terrible at buying any sort of techy stuff. Tom said that since it was only $20.00, it was probably worth it.
We finally got around to putting it together yesterday and all was fine. I put it in my living room and after the girls got home, I noticed that someone had pointed it at the neighbors house. I cautioned the girls about "window peeping".
After birthday cake and celebration, we took it outside to look at the moon. Tom lined it up and focused it. The reaction we got from the girls was totally worth $20.00. (I know this sounds like the credit card commercial.) Both of the girls were amazed that they could see the craters on the moon. They wanted to see more, but there was too much cloud cover.
Seeing the moon, led to a conversation with them about planets, stars, and all of the solar systems. They began to realize how truly big and awesome the universe is. They wanted to see and learn more.
Becca is studying space right now and she informed us that she is "Venus" in the third grade play. During my early morning run/walk with Carol this morning, I noticed a planet in the sky and the cloud cover from last night had lifted. When I got home, I got out the telescope and there it was. Venus. Both Becca and Laura got out of bed way early just to see it. I am not sure they were impressed with what they saw as it was just a glowing blob, but I was amazed, again, at how excited they are about studying space.
Was the telescope worth it? You bet. I am glad I took the chance on buying it and I am so grateful that someone donated it so that I could buy it. I LOVE GOODWILL.
Today is exciting for us as the hot tub will be delivered today. It takes about 30 hours to heat up. We will see if the girls will dare to take a cold dip tonight.
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Shari I hope you have read the book goodnight moon to the girls.
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