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Lego Bonding

Gotta love Legos. 

Serious and Knight have really taken to them in a big way, and the once 'frienemies' have bonded over this common love.  They truly are so different as their two personalities clash often....however, the passion they have over building something new and different...well, it's remarkable.  They sit and build, they actually help each other solve a building problem, they laugh together, they are really enjoying each other's company.......

All this after years and years of those two not getting along....of never wanting to play with each other.....of bickering, teasing and losing tempers.......

And now, we find them perfectly suited to enjoy the same love...the Love of Legos.

Whoever created this long time favorite pasttime for children, I am sure, had no idea, that it could be the one thing that could bond these two diverse children.  But it has.  And I'm thankful for that inventor! 


Serious made her creation into a flower garden with a 'self-portrait' included....


This is my Serious.  Priceless....just priceless.


My Knight created this war fort complete with Star Wars figures and two look out towers.
Before allowing me to take this shot, he stopped me,
"Wait Mom, let me turn their heads so they are looking at you!"
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Rachel Neil said…
I've been looking in stores for legos just like those ones, because my son loves to build so we thought legos would be perfect for him....but we can't find any
!!!
April 1, 2011 at 7:11 AM
Sahmatwork said…
Thanks for your comment, Rachel, these legos are from multiple sets that he put together, then took apart to create something all together new. The best was during the summer months, I went to a garage sale, where this 12 or 13 year old boy was selling his legos....and by the look on his face, wasn't sure about it. He had a tub full. I assurred him it was going to a good home, that my son will play with them all the time, and when I finally offered him an extra dollar for them, he took the deal. They were just random pieces, but perfect for a boy who loves to build and create new.

Lego sets can be found at most toy stores, but the bigger sets can get pricey... but having to follow the included directions is a good skill too. I hope you find some, they have been fun toys that allow their imaginations to grow.
April 1, 2011 at 8:10 AM
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