Leggo My Lego!

About ten years ago, a mom told me what it was like to have a “hottie” 8th grade son. She said he was like two people, Joe Cool in front of his friends, and then the boy she’d always known at home. She added that on weekends, his girlfriend often came over, and she’d see them snuggling on the sofa. Then the girl would leave--and he’d go to his room and play with his Legos.

What perfect coming-of-age imagery, huh?

That boy’s an adult now--confident, with an engineering degree and a lovely fiancée. And no surprise to me. Because back when he was torn between his boyhood stages, he found the time and expression for both his sides, which allowed him to mature as he needed.

What’s more, he was ahead of his time. For if he were in middle school today, he could playing Legos out in the open. Many middle schools now have Lego Robotics Clubs which teach engineering, physics, computer and math skills to students while having fun making robots.

In fact, regional Lego Robotics Competitions are springing up all over the country. Here’s a couple pictures from a recent New York City competition where schools got together to showcase and compete their robots:



More information can be found about Lego Robotics programs at US FIRST.

And if we needed further “proof” that Legos are chic, check this out: Lego jewelry!


I’m seeing necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings...the sky’s the limit. You can find them through internet searches, or check out your local Target.

Legos...who says they’re just for kids?