Grampy built Sprout a sandbox. It has a simple square frame with corner seats. However, our little man would much rather sit in the sand itself and play ... and play ... and play. He has flowerpots to build castles with, spoons to scoop with, and trucks to demolish with. Our boy has discovered that sand is a great medium for creating -- but it is equally wonderful for the squishy feeling that it produces when squeezed by itty-bitty fingers and toes. Usually, Sprout is on the go, exploring one place and then the next. Not so with the sandbox! He could play in that thing all day long!
Despite the great fun that dirt can be for a toddler, there comes a time when little boys must be cleaned. That's where Grammies come in. After Sprout has had sufficient time to get himself adequately dirty, Grammy delights him with a good old-fashioned bath in a tin-tub. In the summer heat, that's the best kind of bath that a boy can have! Sprout loves splishing and splashing while Grammy uses a watering can to get that last bit of sand out of his hair. Luckily for Sprout, getting clean is just as exciting as getting dirty.
And there you have it, folks. Just a glimpse of a typical day at Grammy and Grampy's. They abide in a little haven where everything is pure and simple ... and all is right in the world.
