Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day

Bubble wrap turns fifty years old today, and Daddy couldn't let this opportunity slip by without giving Madison another chance to burst a few bubbles. She's experienced bubble wrap from time to time, and that same smile you see to the left is always the same result. One time, Ye-Ye brought over a whole sheet of it to stomp on. Madison had the greatest time with just one long sheet of it. Pop, pop, pop! Similarly, the Chinese New Year Festival organizers last year laid out sheets and sheets of it for the kids to stomp on, in order to simulate indoor fireworks. What fun everyone had! Even the adults were enjoying a stomp along the stuff. It's always been a good stress reliever, a simple little thing that everyone enjoys. In any event, Madison had a small sampling of pops from a leftover sheet today, and it was hard for her to stop. To quote one news article Daddy read earlier, "you can't stop the pop." Interestingly, we just found out today that the inventor of bubble wrap was first thinking of using it as a new kind of wallpaper. When that idea didn't fly, it later dawned on him that his product could be used to protect objects as they were being shipped from place to place. To quote another title, "Oh, snap!"

Today was another cold day, but at least it was clear outside. With these thoughts, we did a little shopping at Goodwill for our upcoming series, "Wonderland." Mommy's goal was teapots, and she hit the mother-load! It was like someone had donated the most unique and wonderful teapots imaginable at just the right time. We even found a large pocket-watch for the White Rabbit, that goes backwards!

Daddy still has to finish writing the devotional, but this has been one fun series to prepare for. In fact, tonight we'll all get together and snuggle in bed for one more Wonderland flick, "Mickey's Adventures in Wonderland." I know Madison will enjoy that one, but just between you and I, Daddy will too.

Earlier today we read a bit with Madison, going over all the letters of the alphabet. She really has an astounding vocabulary - when asked to point certain items out in a book, she goes right to them. You name it: violin, fire engine, or camel - she knows them all. Smart girl! She even knows how to set up the television to play DVDs and such. She watches us very carefully and learns exactly what to do!

We had a little bit of fun today, but it's just about time to put in that movie now. We'll all get into our pajamas, and I suppose to celebrate the day we'll make some more POPcorn!