who loves it more

At a recent consignment binge, we picked up a very, very large package of track...I was mindful to pick up the right kind, as instructed by my dear husband..because, apparently, there IS a right and wrong kind of track for building the optimal train track extravaganza. Unfortunately, this mom isn't too skilled (yet, and hopefully soon) in the art that is train building, but since Robert spent much of his childhood with his brother, Steven, building up huge towns with train track, for now, we leave the building to the two Roberts...giving mom a chance to read blogs (and pretend to clean the house).

The interesting part was watching my husband try and "help" my son build the track...clearly trying to be patient with my son who wasn't exactly building the track according to daddy's grand plan specifications:) Fortunately, little Robert loves and adores his dad so much that he just played along and did as he was told...until he realizes he has his own ideas, which shouldn't be too far down the line for us!

Phase One: Robert is more interested in driving the train than helping build...

Phase Two: getting in on the action with some intense concentration thrown in....


Phase Three: complete!

Wonderfully, that was our Saturday afternoon in a nutshell....looking forward to many more...with apparently more bridges and hills and things in our future.