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.
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?
@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. 😎
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.
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.
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.
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.
@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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@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. 😎
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.
@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.