Several years ago, my wife started buying a Christmas puzzle for the holidays. Everyone would work on it together - which was great family time. At the end of the season, she would have the puzzle framed. Every holiday season she pulls out all of our memories and hangs them throughout the house. The kids have come to love this tradition, as each puzzle connects them to a certain time in their childhood.
I am sure that as they grow up and move out of the house, the puzzles will become even more meaningful. How about starting your own puzzle tradition? You could frame a puzzle with:
- a collage of your family vacations
- the family Christmas photo
- your child's annual T-ball/softball/baseball picture
- the annual dance recital
- Halloween costumes
...or whatever memory you would like to capture.
Whatever you do, make sure you all sign the back and date it. It will mean more in the future.