The Mystery of the Hidden Presents

Molly likes to read mysteries. Her favorites are the Boxcar Children mysteries, but she's read others, as well. She has said wistfully on various occasions that she wishes she had a mystery to solve. So, on her birthday, I hid her presents, and left her a trail of clues.

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I'm really glad I took the time to make her the mystery. She had a huge grin on her face the whole time -- this was clearly a fabulous, exciting treat for her.

She told me on the way to the library today that she wished I could make a mystery for her again. Daily, even! I could write her a note in code every day, but a full-scale mystery like this one?

Maybe for her next birthday.