Puzzling

The boys have this one jigsaw puzzle they love putting together. Honestly, we probably put it together at least two or three times a day. Not bad for a kids meal toy.

It has a bunch of animals on it they like to mimic, to count, colors to identify, plus some letters. OH, and there's a reverse-side puzzle of a giraffe!

They're getting really good at it. Sometimes they really surprise me when they can pick out pieces that go together. Other times though, when they're feeling less patient, they need a little guidance.

You better believe whoever has the last piece makes it a long, drawn out production of completing the puzzle.

But the instant that last piece is in, the kiss fight begins. Yes, I said kiss fight. They flop down and give those animals a good smooch, all while trying to edge out their brother.

There's serious head nudging happening, people. And they inevitably muss up the puzzle a bit, but that's okay because they like to "fix it." Or scramble it all up and stuff the pieces back in the now severely worn down cardboard box. So begins a life of puzzles.