SLIME

slime (slīm)
n.
1. A thick sticky slippery substance.
2. Biology A mucous substance secreted by certain animals, such as catfishes and slugs.
3. Soft moist earth; mud.
4. A slurry containing very fine particulate matter.
5. Vile or disgusting matter.
6. Slang A despicable or repulsive person.

tr.v. slimed, slim·ing, slimes
[Middle English, from Old English slīm; see lei- in Indo-European roots.]
(I especially like #5)

Ryan has decided to spend his entire month's allowance on slime. The 1st jar only made it a week, as it was taken outside, dropped many times, and became so dirty I decided it needed to be thrown away. Ryan wasn't too happy, so he decided he needed another bucket, and this time he wouldn't take it outside!

He has enjoyed many hours of fun slime time:





I seriously cannot believe this stuff is still around after 30 years, but I found a youtube video on how to make your own slime, which is what I think we'll try next time!