Thinking Outside the Box.

It will never cease to amaze me the infatuation young children have with boxes. No matter the size. A box and an imagination go a long way.
We had a new bed delivered and when the empty box laid on the kitchen floor it instantly became a blank canvas left to young, creative imaginations.
First, it was just intriguing to walk on it. The box was described as squishy. Then it became a giant treasure map. The kids realized if they pressed their heals hard enough into it, it left prints. As Xander and Dawson left their footprints on their map, recording where they already tracked, I couldn't help but notice the familiar tune Xander was humming. It was the 'Indiana Jones' theme music. (The one playing as the plane flies over the map. Leaving a red line behind it.) It put a smile on my face and left a chuckle in me.
When the bigger boys left their map, the box became a brand new adventure for Sawyer. It was fun stomping and sliding on it. It also made for a great chair. 

The box only stayed until the delivery guys finished setting up the bed.

But, it was definitely fun while it lasted.