Mix and Match Robot

It's been an unusual week. My daughter has been really sick. Stay in your bed for two whole days kind of sick--which is a first for her. While she was in bed for two days my two year old decided that he didn't need to nap. It was a change to spend my afternoons with my son instead of my daughter, but fun to have some one on one time together.

Last week my son informed me that he LOVES dinosaurs, pirates, and robots. I was a little surprised at his confession. I didn't know he knew much about pirates and robots, but then why wouldn't he? He's a boy. When I saw this earlier this week I thought it would be the perfect thing to make with my son during our quiet afternoon together.





First I drew out the shapes on some thin cardboard and cut them out. My son was fascinated with the whole idea of making a robot and was more than happy to sit and watch me work.

Then we painted. I got brave and let my two year old do most of it. He was SUPER excited that HE got to paint.

Once the pieces were dry we added the details with a marker.

We then put on our velcro dots.

And then our robot was ready to be put together.

This way:

Or this way:

Or even silly like this:

This project was a definite hit. And my daughter was oh-so-jealous when she woke up and saw her brothers awesome robot. I guess I know what we'll be making together once she is better.