Natural toddler progression.

So normally, Emma is a very clean child. She doesn't like to be dirty and can't stand having stuff on her hands. So here's what happened...

There were some huge 'sand boxes' filled with crimped oats. At first, Emma stayed on the outside and played with her cup.

Gradually,after watching the other kids pile in, she made her way inside the box and played there.
OK, I could get used to this.
Wow...I hate to think of where those oats are now!
Alright. Maybe this 'messy thing' isn't so bad afterall!