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The kids and I discovered this activity over the summer and it was a HUGE hit! I'll admit I was initially worried if it would hold interest, because to be frank if its not Fornite related, it's "stupid" in the words of my 8 year old.

Surprisingly the bright colors and the effect, won them over for a few minutes. They wanted to create it again and again!

To produce the color rush you need a shallow pan (we used a cake pan), enough milk to cover the bottom of the pan, and a variety of food coloring (we use neon colors). It is really beautiful when using at least 3 different colors.

You will also need dish detergent (or hand soap) and if you have a little one like mine, who doesn't like to get their hands dirty, you'll need a Q-tip (cotton swab).

Fill the pan with milk, drop in several drops of food coloring in different colors, dip the Q-tip in detergent and place it in in the center of the pan. Watch the effect! The colors will rush away!

If your child is willing, they can just dip their finger in the dish detergent (instead of a cotton swab) and place their finger in the center of the pan to create the rush away effect.

OK not in that sense. I didn't do anything vulgar to any one to be labeled a "pig", I didn't consume too much and "pig out" and I definitely didn't come into any money though my kids still believe I'm their personal "piggy bank".

But let me tell what I did do.

My four-year-old son, Krishon, came walking in my room holding a cup in one hand, stirring with the other.

I asked what he was doing and he said "I'm a scientist and this is my experiment". Well how cool is that? I LOVE science. I love discovering knew things and I certainly adore my child exploring his world and creating something in the process.

He explained "the experiment" he was making is suppose to turn people into robots. Ok, that's cool...I think.

He asked me did I want to try it. "Ummmm...What's in it?" I asked. His face suddenly wore a devious grin.

"Just try it."

Now I know I've never mentioned this, but I'll tell you what, I am so in tune with my sense of smell. It can either make or break me. Seriously.

Everything I eat, anything I do (especially for the first time) I have to smell. It's my strongest sense and impacts my intuition dramatically. If a fragrance I wore 5 years ago, crosses my path, my brain instantly begins replaying moments from that time frame in my life.

On the flip side an odd scent can cause me to become nauseous and will have my head banging like I just got hit with a hammer. My face will instantly bawl up and there is no hiding the intensity of what I'm feeling. You catch my drift?

Well, I smelled "the experiment". It reeked of slightly spoiled milk, watered down tomatoes, and a hint of mint.

WTF?! (what's that flavor)

My mind screamed oh HECK NO!

I ask again "Shon baby, What's in it?"

Laughter erupted!

Milk (from breakfast), water, chip crumbs (he found under the bed), toilet paper, a green Angry Bird fruit snack, ketchup (from his corn-dog at lunch), a piece a moon pie (his brother didn't want), tooth paste and a wilting rose petal for good measure.

There is absolutely NO WAY I am trying that! NO WAY!
He begged and batted those big beautiful brown eyes. "Shon, No."

"You don't like my experiment." Insert sweet sad puppy face here. :(

Oh my gosh. Did I just crush his dreams? Did I just discourage him from science? Wait what if it worked and he really DID find a way that humans could turn into robots?! Do people even want to be robots??? Aw frick it! I'll take one for the team. I grabbed the glass a took a gulp.

My face balled up the mere second the concoction touched my tongue.

It was disgusting. Do you hear me, DIS-GUS-TING!!! If that weren't bad enough, I actually swallowed it.

Why? Not to make him happy, but because it was the QUICKEST WAY to get it out of my mouth! Running to the bathroom would have taken an extra 3 seconds longer. No frickin' way!

I looked up at Shon who was obviously tickled. Confused, I mustered "You gonna to try it?" Through snickers I made out the words "Ewwww...That's gross, Nooo!" Wait what?!

If you're wondering, it did not work. I did not turn into a robot, just a silly old "guinea pig".

One thing I adore is talented kids. I don't toot my own horn often, but I must admit, I've created some pretty amazing little people. This week I will be taking the opportunity to show some the work from my houseful of artist. Today I'm sharing art from my daughter Laila. She recently turned 13. She's a rising 8th grader and has dreams of becoming a teacher and a fashion model. Drawing is her favorite self expression with writing being a close 2nd.