Conversation with daughter at toyshop:
Emily: Mum,. I've decided to buy this puzzle.
Me: That's great, but you do realise that there are only 5 basic colours in it and that it is 1000 pieces and that it will be very difficult to complete.....
Emily: I know. I chose the hardest one because I want to work on my concentration skills.
Me: Wow, that's great I hope you can finish it.
Conversation with daughter at home later that evening:
Emily: No one is allowed to touch this puzzle. I'm going to do it all by myself.
Family: That's great... good luck!
Conversation with daughter the following day:
Emily: Mum, you can help me if you really want to. I've separated out the edge pieces.
Me: Okay, I'll help you with the edge if you want me to.
Emily: Thanks. But, only if you really want to.
Conversation with daughter one week later:
Me: The puzzle doesn't seem to have progressed past the outside frame, do you need some more help?
Emily: If you really want to you can do it - but I have to put in the last piece in.
Conversation with daughter when puzzle is finally finished:
Me: Here is the last piece - are you going to put it in now?
Emily: Great - wow we did a great job.
Me: Yes, I did.
Emily: I am not usually good with puzzles so the fact that I managed to put in 10 pieces is really impressive, aye!
Me: Yes Emily, you are incredible...
Ha, ha, ha! And "wow" you (whoever) finished it! Congratulations! There is someone in your family who can really concentrate!!!
ReplyDeleteI have to admit that we tried to finish a puzzle of a japanese temple with a LOT OF green pieces.... and we failed!
Looking forward another "concentration story"!
Bye, Birgit
Love it!
ReplyDeleteOh man I laughed sooooo hard! That's awesome! Well done team.
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