Odaiba

[written by Ryan]

Roo's obsession with all things LEGO continues. After a three month break from a toy store due to an "issue" after Christmas, Roo and Mommy trekked to Odaiba to the Toys R Us on the train.

Among the thousands (and I do mean thousands) of options, Roo selected the LEGO castle, which matches the Clutch Powers LEGO movie he has been watching with rigid commitment for the past several weeks.

He is particularly impressed with the sword that the King carries, and also the drawbridge that can open and close. Roo and I spent several hours this afternoon putting it together. He's getting old enough now that he actively participates and enjoys the construction, though his interest wained after the first hour (I don't blame him - - lots of tiny pieces to meticulously assemble). He is very proud of the end product, as the pictures show!

[Back to Darla writing]
The part of our trip to Odaiba Ryan didn't mention was a visit to the shop with the big pink cat out front. Not only does the store offer feline supplies and accessories, there is a section you pay to enter to spend time amongst the pampered residents and enjoy a drink of your choice. Only after I had bought the tickets did the clerk clarify that you can't pick up the cats, only pet them. And, no flash photography. The human occupants? Mostly couples on a date. And families. Even though the space was clean and not crowded by any means, Roo wrinkled his nose and whispered "it smells in here". But, since I had patiently waited for him in the Lego section of Toys R Us, he waited for me.