sand, sand everywhere...

and that's why we bought some today.

excuse me?

julian desperately needs a play area outside, especially considering we need to make the most of the gorgeous weather before it gets to be 115 in the shade. we took advantage of the DSF (dubai shopping festival) deals today and purchased a sand & water play table to put out on the porch. 

considering we live in the desert with nothing but sand for miles and miles, you'd think we would just pull over on the side of the road (pretty much anywhere) and pick up some sand for the little tike. but no. we bought some. do you know what the worst part of all is?

it came from england.

i wish i were kidding, but alas, the truth is stranger than fiction. considering the sketchy cats use any available sand as a litter box (this play table has a cover, thankfully), i wasn't taking sand from around the complex. and serge had already filled up the plant boxes (built into the front porch area) with sand that he collected from the desert. and he was itching and scratching for days. nature is lovely, but not for a 17-month old with sensitive skin.

british sand it is, then. cheerio for now, photos tomorrow.