LEGOS

Hayden got involved with Legos around his 4th birthday.  They have certainly become a top-rate toy in our home!  I love the endless possibilities they provide to plan, create, problem solve and imagine.  Hayden has a big tub of legos with just generic pieces that allow him to build something from his imagination. Then, he also has half a dozen lego sets.  This includes a step-by-step picture instruction booklet and the necessary pieces to create something specific.  For example, a dump truck, race cars from the Cars movie, a racing boat etc.  I have organized each 'kit' into a large zip lock bag which contains the legos and instruction booklets.  Especially during Logan's nap, Hayden loves to pick a bag, dump out the pieces and follow the directions to build the intended result.  It is quite impressive how he can follow the instructions himself and build something with many pieces.

From Left: dog, giraffe, elephant and rhino

The other day Hayden designed and made the following animals from his imagination (not from a kit).  Ryan did the elephant trunk but Hayden created everything else.  I see Legos being in our future for years to come!