Sand

Our sandbox has been quite empty the past year. This is a much loved play spot for Brennan and Nicholas, but over time the sand gradually disappeared. Instead of refilling it, we built the playset and it was forgotten. Well, not entirely, every once in a while a boy would ask "when are we going to get more sand?" and Mom and Dad would brush by the question. You see, we know full well that while sand brings joy, sand also brings mess. Big mess.

Never the less, we didn't intend to hold out this long. So when Brennan's unit study on rocks required sand for examination and experimentation, we went ahead and filled the entire sandbox. We also moved it to the back of the yard (instead of by the back door) in hopes that not as much sand would be brought into the house on little feet and in clothes.

So today the oldest three boys are enjoying sand. Brennan has built pyramids so that the mummies have some place to live. Nicholas has built a snow man (with cute stick arms). And Philip has discovered the joy of filling pockets, pants, and hair with sand.

Philip can have his bath before dinner tonight, me thinks.