I guess my girl is no longer afraid to get dirty. About a year ago Juliet was learning to walk and afraid of touching the grass when she fell. Now she likes to pretend to be a dog and roll around in it. Then we taught her how to comb the beach for rocks and throw them in the water. She of course would only touch clean rocks, no sand or seaweed allowed. Now she giggles with delight when I bury her hands and feet in the sand. She refused to paint or participate in the sensory table at preschool last year, but now she is painting not only her nails (like Mommy), but almost her entire body.