Tinkering

We've been rattling around the house for Spring Break. It's mostly been ok but you know there have been some sibling squabbles. One morning the kids were fighting and I separated them. Brixton went off and asked for a piece of paper. I found him writing a letter to Santa that says "I hope I am on the good list." The fighting was driving me nuts but at least that letter is really sweet. 

We also took the kids to Goodwill and let them pick out $5 electronics which they then took apart. It's very important to Chris that they be allowed to tinker, and see how things work. It is fun for them to see what's inside these old machines and think about how they are made. And it's a good use of an afternoon. 

Breaking it

Chris went to a friends house last weekend to return a drill he'd borrowed. He came home with a bag full of broken electronics. I raised my eyebrows but his plan was that he and Unity can take them apart together and look at all the stuff inside and maybe try to fix them. Ok then. 

While I don't share this fascination, I do love that Chris shares it with her. Partly because he wants her to feel comfortable tinkering, since sometimes boys are more encouraged in that pursuit than girls.  And partly just cause he does enjoy it and it's a way that they can spend time together, working on a project.