We are being deluged with rain here, horrid, rapid downpours. It is hot too. I feel like I am living in the original verdant jungle of the dinosaurs. Every day I pour out inches of rain from the kiddy pool or a bucket. Samantha is going nutty she is so bored from being inside, but I am scared to have her wander around outside too much. The mushrooms grow inches in a day and new ones are popping up everywhere, not to mention the mold that is making everything extra slippery. The moss is a gorgeous bright green. It's very pretty.

We gave up today and went to the Science Museum. We climbed up and down the musical staircase, but Sam seemed to enjoy it most when everyone else made the music. She didn't seem to connect her movements with the bell tones. She liked the wheel that went around making different pictures on the wall mural, but she didn't see the mural, just the wheel itself. We went downstairs to see the animals, and she had a blast climbing up the seat and down from the seat. I don't think she saw the snakes or the bobcat. Going up and down the elevator was really fun, although I was really glad the emergency call button didn't work, sort of. We ended the visit with some catsup and french fries. Did you know that french fries are just a way to get catsup to your mouth? You don't actually eat the fries, or Sam doesn't. There was a group of tourists in the next table, playing Kazoos, clearly getting ready for their Duck boat tour. They whispered for a bit and then turned around to quack in unison for Samantha. She barely reacted. She didn't smile, she didn't act scared, she just watched them. I guess catsup was a priority right then. Nothing fazes Sam, that's all I can say. They clearly thought she was adorable. She makes everyone smile who sees her. I hate going grocery shopping without her. People are much more grumpy when it is just me.

I'm watching Sue's twins tomorrow in the hopes that Trajan and Lucia will tire Sam out and make life less boring here. Wish me luck!