Lego Party by careymartin

Lego Party

After chess they moved on to Lego building. This is a portion of @masonmartin's Lego studio. As crazy as it looks, he knows where every single piece is in here. Fun aside, you can see a part of @willamartin's art space downstairs. She can't find anything in her space. :-P

As messy and crazy as this all looks, and as far removed from my desire to have a clean, organized home, I believe everyone should have their own space to create and pursue passions free from judgment or expectation. This is where their magic happens. And, as I have already experienced with my oldest, they will all be gone before I know it. I'll miss their messes and creations and might not even like the lonely, clean spaces they leave behind.
Big thumbs up for your child-rearing philosophy! That looks like significant Lego space. Impressive!.
March 20th, 2023  
Both spaces looks super full of fun! I agree with both having a (mostly) organized home and having spaces for creative chaos. Is that your oldest in the picture too?
March 20th, 2023  
@mcsiegle thank you!

@kuva yeah, their chaos is ok so long as it stays in their own spaces. Communal spaces have different rules. And, yes, that is Lucas! He came home for a day over the weekend so we could celebrate his upcoming 21st birthday. We all went to play archery dodgeball and then spent the rest of the day at home playing games. His real birthday is Friday. He’ll go out with friends and be cool. 😎
March 20th, 2023  
What a fun party
March 20th, 2023  
wow
March 20th, 2023  
@careymartin Hahaha. Glad he made the time to be "un-cool" with his siblings. ;)
March 20th, 2023  
How cool
March 20th, 2023  
Awesome collection! Love it! ... and I agree with you!
March 20th, 2023  
I did have my sons keep their rooms somewhat clean but only because we rented. They were pretty good about it and there was only one time with the oldest where I had to get tough on him- but they had the ability to do a lot outdoors which is also good for creativity (I know your family enjoys that as well). My grandson Isaac is like Mason. He LOVES Legos and thinks he'd like to work there someday. He too has massive piles of Legos- and knows what is in each one. He would absolutely love Mason's rocketships- but something assembled like that doesn't last too long with Isaac- he's always recreating things! Great pov for a fun shot of your family.
March 21st, 2023  
Fabulous words, and as he knows where every piece is it's not chaos to him ha ha!
March 21st, 2023  
The organization of those Legos is quite amazing. I love your narrative, and could not agree more with your words!
March 21st, 2023  
@bkbinthecity @koalagardens @kuva @Dawn @pompadoorphotography @olivetreeann @boxplayer @pamalama thank you so much!

Ann, yes, most of Mason's kit builds never stay put, unless they are a very special kit. Otherwise they are mostly parts for other far better original builds.
March 21st, 2023  
Needed to read your commentary today as a great reminder of how quickly they grow - and we're just left with the oh so neat house! Rather have them and the messy rooms :) Love that they're enjoying themselves.
March 21st, 2023  
As a child I only did original builds and we dismantled at the end of the weekend or holidays. but my children mostly built kits and then wanted to keep them built for a long time. I love your room.
March 21st, 2023  
@milaniet Thank you, Milanie! Bless and embrace the mess because the alternative is so lonely and quiet.

@koalagardens Same. When I was a kid the kits were pretty lame, anyway. The big box of bricks was the best way to have fun. TOday's kits are incredible and can be collector's items.
March 22nd, 2023  
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