hide-n-(sensory)-seeking

So this was an awesome Pinterest find that I was able to put together in less than 15 minutes! I happened to have all the supplies already which made it all the more awesome! Supplies: 1 Clear storage container (the lid for mine was white, so I simply turned the container upside down.) 1 string of twinkle lights (I used white, but different colors would create cool different effects) A strip of wax paper the length of the container (this makes the surface opaque, which diffuses the light more evenly) White duct tape ( any color would do, I just like the cleaner look of the white.) Use small strips of tape to secure the twinkle lights evenly arranged on the bottom of the container, or in my case to the lid, since that was going to be the bottom of our light box. Leave the length of wire with the plug loose and make sure you have arranged the lights so as to have the plug where you will have ease of access to an outlet. Secure the lid onto the cont

I may have seemed cool, calm, and collected, but inside I was writhing with anxiety. What if ... what if ... what if ... Four years old...five...six. Still in Velcro or zip-up shoes.  Other kids are supposed to know this by now!  Other kids DO know this by now!! We are falling behind! So what if he can read and do second grade math! He can't tie his shoes! I can't even get him interested! Seven years old. Another mom expresses concern about her own son's lack of interest and asks if it's something we are going to focus on.  "I'm not too worried. When he is ready he'll let me know. He won't be twenty and still not know how to tie his shoes." I was reassuring myself as much as her. Eight years old. "Mom, can I have some tie shoes?"  YES!!  Imaginary fist pumps in the air! "Of course you can."  Like many things, he only needed me to show him a couple of times, and boom, he got