I realize that my last puzzle was a bit of a challenge for many of you, and I am glad that many did, in fact, attempt and finish it. But I’m also aware that many probably rolled their eyes and did not even bother to print the thing out.
When my friend, Michelle, who is visiting us this week with her two children, asked me if I would craft a puzzle for her 7-year old, I had an interesting challenge. Generally speaking, the easier a double-crostic is in terms of vocabulary, the harder it is to make all the anagrams work out.
Nathan, with a little help from his mom, did eventually prevail in solving the puzzle below. I offer it now both to other children, and any who thought my last puzzle was too diabolical to work out. If you are new to double-crostics, this might be a good primer. Just click on it to make it bigger.
(The title of the puzzle, “The Biggest Weirdest,” refers to an inside joke I have with Nathan’s father—and my college friend—Xiaojian Li.)
I’ll blog. I’ll follow your blog. I’ll post. But I have to draw the line somewhere. I am no good at puzzles. You simply amaze me, sir, with your endless creativity and love. Thanks!
Thank you, John for finally creating a puzzle that I have a chance of solving.
Dear me! I think this puzzle proves that a certain seven year old is smarter than me.
Way to go, Nathan!! You’re going to grow up to be a champion puzzle-solver! Your dad would be proud.
Yay I win! That first one was a toughie, but I defeated this one. I’m amazed at your creativity and ability to put this together.
i love your puzzles. An “easier” one was refreshing. Keep ’em coming!
I love puzzles and any kind of number and/or word games but since Daniel and I solved the baby name one successfully I’ll pass on this one. It did take us about 3 hours to do TOGETHER. 😉
Hello, Abby and John,
I don’t know if there’s a better way to email you, so forgive me in advance for making this a public reply to a post.
But I absolutely had to contact you to let you know that today, going back through pages and pages of Cake Wrecks, I stumbled upon James’ page. For the past several hours, I have read your journey from the beginning, and cheered and sobbed and prayed for you all.
Although I didn’t have the privilege of knowing of James during his 482 days on Earth, his spirit, his strength, and his sweet smile touched my heart and moved me deeply.
Your courage and your faith are so inspirational, and so humbling. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing your journey.
May God bless you both, as well as keep James and Dora close to Him, and shower countless joyful blessings on Baby Valor.
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