It all started about a month ago. One Friday night after Henry was in bed, I found a jigsaw puzzle in his "new toy" closet. I wasn't sure if he would be able to put it together or even be interested enough to try. I left the box out overnight. The next morning it was the first thing he spotted. We sat right down on the kitchen floor and put the pieces together before breakfast. I talked him through it and he patiently worked until the picture was complete. I wrongly predicted that he would need me to help each time he wanted to put the puzzle together. "What have I started?" I mumbled to myself. Still, I was happy to do the puzzle with him two more times that day. Then, shortly before bedtime, I realized that Henry had quietly pieced the puzzle together all by himself!
I was so excited that I began to search for more 24 piece puzzles each time I was at a store. It's difficult to find ones with appropriate subject matter for a boy who is not yet three. Every time I find one, I snap it up and hide it in the toy closet. Now on Friday nights after he's tucked in bed, I leave a brand new puzzle out downstairs. I love hearing him exclaim "A new huzzle, Mom, a new huzzle!" the next morning.
It's not pancakes, cartoons or tee-ball practice but it's a great way to start the weekend!
Fun! Jordan loves puzzles. I love your little tradition!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is a great way to start a weekend! :-)
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