P365 - 2016 - Day 163 - he created this

P365 - 2016 - Day 163 - he created this

So, at the beginning of this week, The Boy came home and told me that he needed to make a volcano for a science report that he is doing.  I am going to be very honest when I say that my first reaction was... "Are you serious?  It's June."  I am struggling with the fact that the kids all need to eat three meals....every.day.  It's taking everything in my power to muster the umpf required to pack lunches and this kid wants to make a volcano?  I was having visions of paper mache - which I haven't worked with since I was about 12.  I was completely unsure where to begin and a quick internet search only raised my anxiety levels.  I mean really... it's June.  I was about to argue this point with my 11 year old when he said, "Mom, it's not a big deal.  I can make it without any help."  Okedoke.  I like the sound of that.  I found him a box, I had some modeling clay, and his teacher gave him a sturdy plastic cup and he created this.  All.on.his.own.  Mount Matty.  Happy June!