Children

The Beginning of a New Year’s Eve Tradition:

For Troy, New Year’s Eve held a special allure – a time when the air was filled with excitement and the promise of new beginnings and Lego! The Lego tradition started when Troy was around four years old and almost everyone in his family had bought him some forms of Lego for his Christmas. Determined to make the most of the festivities, Troy and I had decided to kickstart a new tradition: building a Lego set to welcome the arrival of the new year. We usually did this whilst watching films in the background, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles was a classic favourite, along with Transformers, albeit we had a huge selection of films.

In the early years, I must admit, it was mainly me building the Lego sets and Troy helping. Usually playing with the Lego figures and passing me the pieces. As he grew slightly older he became a real Lego king! His creativity and imagination for Lego was amazing.

With Troy’s favourite Lego sets spread out before him and a gleam of determination in his eyes, Troy eagerly embarked on many Lego mission’s. Just before his little sister was born, I challenged him to design and build a big Lego house all on his own. He was six years old at the time.

The Lego house begun to take shape: As the night wore on and the world outside erupted into a cacophony of cheers and laughter, Troy remained immersed in his Lego masterpiece. With each carefully placed brick, he brought his vision to life, constructing walls, windows, and doors with precision and skill beyond his years. His fingers flew across the colourful bricks, weaving together a tapestry of imagination and creativity.

A Labour of Love: As Troy worked tirelessly on his Lego house, his excitement bubbled over, infecting those around him with a sense of wonder and joy. I watched with pride as my son’s creation took shape, marvelling at his ingenuity and dedication. Together, we shared in the magic of the moment, creating memories that would last a lifetime. We often talk about the Lego creations he has made over the years, this Lego house is one of them.

Welcoming the New Year: As the final minutes of the old year ticked away, Troy put the finishing touches on his Lego house, stepping back to admire his handiwork with a sense of satisfaction. As the clock struck midnight and the world erupted into a chorus of cheers and celebration, Troy stood proudly beside his creation, ready to welcome the new year with open arms. Knowing that this was the year that he was going to be blessed with a baby sister.

He had taken my challenge, accepted it, designed his own Lego house and built it all on his own. It took him a good few hours. He stopped and had many party snacks and drinks. With each stop, he would stand back, ask for my opinion and consider making changes on the Lego construction. He took this challenge extremely serious.

A Timeless Tradition: For Troy, building his first epic Lego house on New Year’s Eve wasn’t just about creating a structure out of plastic bricks – it was about embracing the joy of creativity, fostering imagination, and celebrating the magic of childhood. As the years passed and Troy grew older, the tradition of building a Lego on New Year’s Eve became a cherished custom, a testament to the enduring power of imagination and the beauty of simple pleasures.

In a world filled with hustle and bustle, game consoles and devices, Troy’s New Year’s Eve – Lego adventure serves as a reminder to slow down, embrace the moment, and find joy in the simple things. As we bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new, let us remember the magic of childhood wonder, the joy of creativity, and the beauty of building memories that last a lifetime.

Over the years, Troy has shared his love, passion and skills for Lego with his younger siblings. I always remind him…. “You’re never too old for Lego, and you’re never too old for creativity.”