Sensory Room

   I have been slowly working on our Sensory room.We are still nowhere near done yet,but I thought I would put up pics of what we do have so far.I still want to get a bean bag for reading books and possibly get 2 more shelves to stack on top of the original two.I want to make a sensory board and get some lights along with hanging a princess canopy tent for a little quiet hideout...I'm working on it all and enjoying every moment :)
   All of the wall stickers are an interactive thing,all stickers come apart,dolls have multiple outfits and the furniture moves around the house stickers.All toys encourage the use of imagination,which is sooo good cuz I believe Daisy was born without one lol

Sensory Activity *goo recipe*

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food coloring to the water.

Measure out 5 teaspoons of water into your cup. Add 2–4 drops of

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contents. Set the cup and contents aside for about a minute so it can

settle. Begin cleaning up your area.

Add 1/4 level cup of cornstarch and swirl the cup to level the

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mixture thoroughly to make sure there are no lumps.

Mix the ingredients with spoon to ensure an even consistency. Stir the

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a solid when touched with your finger. Add cornstarch, a small pinch

at a time, if the mixture is too runny. Add water, 1/4 teaspoon at a

time, if the mixture is too thick to flow. As the mixture sits out, it will

dry out a bit, but can be reconstituted with water (add sparingly).

The “goo” should flow like a liquid when the cup is tipped but feel like

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the drains.

Don’t dispose of the “goo” down the drain in any sink. It will clog up

“Goo” Recipe

Sensory Time

   Lilly is struggling alot with her sensory issues lately so I have been trying to incorporate more and more sensory activities throughout our day.Last night was our first activity with shaving cream,Lilly was not sure what to think!Daisy loved every minute of it!

Dyed Rice Sensory Box

  Today,we bought a 10lb bag of white rice and a really pretty hot pink storage box with a tight snap on lid.After the girls were in bed(Its for Christmas)I got out my box of Zip lock bags,squirted about 6 pumps of Vanilla bean hand sanitizer into about 8 or 9 different bags and then added several drops of each color I wanted of neon food coloring,even mixing to make different colors.The results were amazing!The color is so awesome,I am very pleased with how it turned out!until I'm cleaning it up lol :)

Sensory Integration Disorder (SID)

   All is peaceful and quiet at the moment,Nick is working and the girls are quietly resting.Once again I sit,steaming mug of cider in hand tapping away at the keys of my computer,announcing to the world what has been happening in our world.

   Late last night while I couldn't sleep I worked on Lillian's weighted therapy blanket and actually managed to finish it before I went to bed! It turned out really,really cute I am super happy with it and so is she!Last night was our first night in a very long time she only got up once or twice. Thanks in part to her new blanket and a dose of Benadryl prescribed by her Doctor!She is pretty sick today and has been pretty fussy but I think the weight from the blanket is helping to calm her.

   I have also been working on making hot/cold bags that are filled with corn,beans,rice,etc.These are not only to relieve aches and pains but to also be used as weighted lap pads for the girls to help with their sensory processing disorders.So far I have gotten 3 finished and somehow Daisy has ended up with two :)She really likes the feeling of the weight it is very calming for her.We also bought her a water filled "chewy" and it also seems to be helping with her need to put everything into her mouth.We have had alot of struggles as a family with two special kids but they are so worth the challenge.

   Last night my dear hubby (to-be) printed me up a pattern for the Molly Monkey Doll and I immediately went and picked up a few things I needed to make them.I am so excited to get started on this project!It looks like so much fun and I know the girls will absolutely adore these little creatures!

   Alot on my to-do list- new shirts for myself and a few new dresses for the girls.And I have been looking forward to making laundry soap next week along with a set of wool dryer balls.

   I'm still working hard to figure out all this blogging stuff,so far it has been really fun but I still have alot left to do here.