When I heard that I’d be visiting Legoland Discovery Centre, located within a short commute of Toronto at the Vaughan Mills Shopping Centre, I knew my son would be my Plus One. It turns out I could bring a Plus Two and before I knew it, I had two teenage boys in the car, ready to relive their childhood. There are boxes of Lego sets and extra pieces stacked (reasonably) neatly in our basement. My son has been building and creating with Lego since his tiny fingers could grasp the bricks. Gift …
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