The sandbox was such a simple and satisfying project. While Sam was in the hospital Clay started framing in the fourth side of it, the only side that wasn't pre-existent from the shape of the patio and garage. He bought bags of regular sand and play sand. The project was all ready for Sam to come home and help!
Sam is in heaven when he can be outside, with his dad, and using tools; three of his very favorite things. I love these boys! I love seeing how much Sam adores and tries to emulate his dad, watching him swing his own tiny hammer, listening to Clay sing silly songs for Sam, and watching them light up when they see each other.
Because it's a bit cheaper, Clay got 2/3 regular sand. The play sand he used for the top layer because it's not as dusty and messy.
You know, you really don't even need a walled off "box" to make a sand
box. My best friend's family growing up had a sand pile under an apple
tree in their yard and we spend hours out there, rain or shine. Just a
spot to dig and build is all you need, a place to create your own
cities, castles or mud pies.
This was such a simple project and is already paying off in spades. No more digging in the flower beds by Sam, and he loves playing in the box, using his various tools to root around or just feeling the sand between his fingers. We covered it with an old screen (to keep out neighborhood kitties) that was the perfect size. Perhaps at some point we'll come up with a fancier solution, or at least put the screen on hinges with a latch. But for now it does the job just fine.
