That is one of the reasons I encourage NyCee with puzzles. The other is it helps produce problem solving skills. She has to learn how to complete a task and create different ways of doing it.
Generally, she would put together the 24 piece puzzles. I quickly realized those were too easy for her. She could complete three or four of them in less than 30-40 minutes. So we have graduated to the 100 piece puzzles. I work on them with her and it is a good activity to develop patience as well.

Tyler usually gets out his puzzles and ask, "Mommy, I help too?" I will give him a few pieces to put onto the puzzle. When he fits a piece into place, he often starts dancing and singing, "Go Bubba. Go Bubba."
As for me, my schedule is slowing down a bit. I am into the routine of working from home. LOVE IT! I only have 5 classes until I take my comprehensive exam. Then, I will begin working on my dissertation. In my mind, I am Dr. Dayna E. Thompson. That is pretty cool!

It is amazing what you can accomplish when you learn to look past the obstacles to the goal. When I decided to return to school, I had no idea that I would become Dr. Dayna. That is such a wonderful legacy to leave for my children. Faith in and application of God's word has the power to change your tomorrow. I am living proof.