Early in March, the Moloko Siblings and I spent a day at Potomac Mills Mall doing some shopping. It was a drizzly Sunday afternoon, Hubby had the duty, and we were awaiting a pending snow storm to fall later that evening. So, we traipsed all over the mall, ate lunch at Auntie Annie's and decided to end our our adventure at the Lego Store. The Little Dudes had a blast creating and playing at the "work stations" provided and talked me into letting them build their own Lego dudes to bring home.
Once we arrived home, the Little Dudes retrieved their assorted Lego's and began playing on the floor in their bedroom. The complaints and frustrations were high as the carpet was not a suitable surface for their creations. Little Dude M and I were trying to come up with a solution when he decided we needed to clear off his beloved train table and make it a "Lego" table. Well, about a week later, we removed all the train paraphernalia off the table, flipped over the boards to a solid green shade, and emptied the drawers to make room for the Lego's.
The simple reshuffling of toys has provide endless hours of entertainment, creativity, and enjoyment over the past couple of weeks. The table is a vortex to anyone who enters the room, even MOM! Little Dude M proceeded to tell me "Lego's are cool because you can build anything you want."
Little Dude B building cars...a favorite
Speed Racer Line of Lego Cars
Cars, Racers, and Garages
Little Dude M at work
The *New* Hangout
Little Dude M - Happy Camper
Little Man B in his favorite...the MUSTANG!
Our Indianapolis born girl in the 2008 Corvette Indy 500 Pace
Hubby and Little Dude B in a Cube
Hanging in the Convertible Beetle
Most days the Little Dudes get along famously. However, one morning last week, I heard the two of them arguing and becoming increasingly frustrated. To ward off the tattling which was about to ensue, I quickly suggested they look in their closet for something else to keep them occupied. Next thing I know, these two little irresistible faces came to me asking for assistance. Together they planned to have a Speed Racer "Around the World" race. Next thing I know I am on the floor taking on the role of master builder.
Hong Kong or any Major USA city
Spectator Row
Outside the Japanese Temple
Driving around the Temple Gardens
Desert Rally cars "ready to go" in Giza at the Great Sphinx
Last Stop Middle East
The Box Men
Monday=Snow Day
Our week began with quite a snowfall. Close to 5" blanketed the DC area which provided a two day reprieve from school along with a delayed opening on Wednesday. The kids were all about bundling up and diving into snow. After about 1.5. hours, the novelty wore off as the munchkins were complaining of frozen toes and fingers. Once Tuesday arrived and school was cancelled, I could not interest the Moloko siblings to venture outside to play in the snow. Little Man B quickly commented that he was ready for summer. I wholeheartedly agreed.
We were in a clothing store today, when Little Dude M picked up a suit coat, held it up and said "If I wear this, I will look like Brock Obama." I asked him if he wanted to try it on...he declined.
Big Sister wanted to watch some TV this afternoon with a specific request to watch The Discovery Channel. The last couple of Sunday afternoons we have watched some really unique shows about kids born with disabilities, rare conditions, and medical miracles. The program this afternoon highlighted conjoined twins and the separation surgery that was going to be performed. The twins were attached at the head and one twin was not fully developed. Little Dude B came in with a handful of Legos and was visibly concerned. He touched me when he saw the underdeveloped twin and said "Mom, we need to say a "Hail Mary" for her so that she will be OK." Immediately, he led Big Sister and I in a prayer. Talk about making a Mama proud!
