Tomorrow, my little man turns 1 year old. I’m not sure I quite realize it yet. Seems just weeks ago he weighed 6 lbs and was coming home from the hospital. Well, my now 24 lbs 30 inch terror is walking, talking and giving me a run for my money and I love it!
We kept Little Miss home from preschool today in anticipation of my sister-in-law’s visit for a long week-end (she is Little Man’s Godmother and is flying in for his birthday) and decided to try our first sensory bin with the little guy.
DIY Dyed Rainbow Oats for Sensory Play
** Found this amazing idea on And Next Comes L, a great imaginative blog. **
As you can see, the whole experience started out very well… But that was just for a few minutes. Before we knew it, the bin was spilled, the sheet got rumpled and a happy Little Man led us into a 45 minutes vacuum session, cackling the whole way!
But mama was smart see, I didn’t put all my oats in the same basket. LOL! While our little mess maker was playing with dad, Little Miss and I made crafts with the leftover oats. The small pieces made her really pay attention. What a great fine motor skills activity.
All and all a very good night.
Little Man is now asleep, while his big sister is out in the gardens watering with her dad. And I’m left here thinking of the past year. So much has changed, so much has evolved in our life in ways I could never have imagined. How blessed am I to live this life I lead? I will strive everyday to merit this gift and will never take it for granted.
Have a wonderful last night sleep as an infant my darling, come 2 h 15 am, a toddler you will be. But know you will always be my baby…
Family, Faith, Food and Fabric 
Happy Birthday Little Man. You look so happy playing with your colored oats.
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Thank you on his behalf! It’s gonna be a big week-end… 🙂
And YES! he had a blast!
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Looks like a fun experience for all. And happiest of days to your little man, and happy birthing day to you. xo
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Thank you friend… never really thought of it that way, but I guess it is an anniversary for me as well. 🙂
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Looks like fun! 🙂
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Oh it WAS! 🙂
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How wonderful! I love how you used the oats to make a craft too. Happy birthday to your little guy!
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Haha! I just knew he would dump it all out. We have 3 cats and lots of hair so there was no way I was scooping it back up. So figured, keep part of it. It really was a wonderful and simple craft idea, thank you again!
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Happy birthday Little Man! You have a fantastic year coming up (more walking, more talking!). I love the pictures your daughter has made.
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Thank you! I’ll be sure to pass along the wishes and to tell her her art is appreciated. 🙂
Have a wonderful week-end! Thank you for stopping by.
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Lovely words from you and happy birthday to your little man, and great picture to your daughter X
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Thank you! 🙂 We had so much fun…
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Happy belated birthday little one. This is such a great idea. I’ve been waiting till Panda was old enough for colored rice, but this is better. He already plays with oats, flour, and dehydrated potatoes (though I’m not sure that last one really counts as edible 😉 India Tree makes a natural food coloring, but they are not as vibrant. I wonder if they would work for this?
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Maybe… I know that pink is easy with raspberries or cranberries, purple is easy with blueberries and you can use herbs like parsley or basil for green… But I agree, the brightness is hard to match. But honestly, Little Man didn’t try to eat them. He was visually interested enough that it stayed all very “tactile”.
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