Since we can't go to the skatepark every day, and World of Warcraft isn't loading properly, Rayan has found another project (entirely independently, too). He has been rebuilding older bearings for his skateboard. Taking a page from George's book, he decided to pull apart all the bearings that weren't working anymore and salvage the useful parts. The result is several useable bearings rather than a pile of useless ones. And he's learning a lot about what a bearing is and how it works - at least this particular kind. He was somewhat nonplussed when I commented that there were different kinds, so the next time George needs to overhaul one of his powertools, I'll have to remind him to invite Rayan to come watch.
He brought out a few of the half-finished bearings (Rayan) to show me what he was doing. Its pretty deft work - lots of itty bitty bits. He seems to be really enjoying the process. Once the cash starts flowing again (ha!) we might need to look in to some more tools for him. Right now he's using a pocket-knife to disassemble the things.
In the mean-time, being broke an' all, we're spending more time at home than we might otherwise. I'm trying to think of it as "nesting" and working on making this nest appealing and accessible to two very different kids at once. TV is proving to be a valuble resource in this area. Ray loves to talk about things, so talking about tv shows, movies, commercials, is letting us have a way to connect and share information. He's also learning some things along the way, although I try not to stress that. Don't want to put him off, as it were!
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