I do a ballsy thing from time to time. I buy puzzles from Value Village. This is ballsy because you never know if the puzzles have all the pieces or not. Oftentimes, they don’t, and its disappointing, because who wants to do a puzzle that never is actually totally complete.
However, since having toddlers running around more often these last couple of years, I’ve come to terms with ending up with some puzzles missing a piece or two. While its not my favorite thing, it hurts my feelings a little less when its thrifted because its just life, and I don’t have to be frustrated at anyone or go on any big hunt. With that feeling a bit more relaxing, I’ve had puzzles going on the island at least somewhat consistently for the last few months.
I had a giggle a few days ago when I completed one of our new-to-us puzzles. Not only was it not missing any pieces, but for the first time ever, it came with an extra!!
In the morning when the kids got up for the day, they came to scope the puzzle, and everyone laughed at the extra piece. It was after breakfast that Dekker and Laela kicked off the maniacal laughter. It wasn’t just an extra piece. It was a duplicate!
It’s possible no one will appreciate this as much as I did, but it felt like an odd happening that won’t likely come around again. And I like it. Feels a little special. 🤏 Just a bit.
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