Matty (our 41/2 yr old) is really into lego. REALLY REALLY into lego. I often build things with him and for him.
When I found out I'd be on bedrest for a while, I was explaining to the kids what that would mean and what I could and couldn't do. I told them I couldn't help them get ready in the mornings, or take them on bike rides anymore, but I could do things like read them stories, play games and build lego. In my haste to let Matty know that I still wanted to be able to play with him I told him I would be able to build him lego - lots of lego. I announced to him with great gusto "I am the lego queen - I can build you as much lego as you like"!
What was I thinking saying such a thing to a 4 year old? How did I not realise that in saying this I would be a slave to his every lego whim? So, I have built many, many creations in the 11 days I've been on the sofa so far.
So far I've built many rockets, a couple of houses (with as many rooms as requested), a campervan, a Buzz lightyear, a star wars figure, a spiderman thingy, a horse and a dog. Todays request: a garbage truck.
Time to get building!
Oh Steph, that's fantastic!! I've had a good laugh just reading this. Do you need me to bring up some more lego sets??
ReplyDeleteHmmm... more lego sets. Let me get back to you Julie!
ReplyDeleteGood on you Steph, There is an international leggo building competition as I remember it, keep practicing and you could be Australia's next lego champion !
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