Saving Memories 🙂

Memories

Having kids is fantastic; however, I personally struggle with figuring out how to document and record all of the tremendous milestones that they achieve. I do my best to commit everything to memory, willing it to remain in there, until I need to access it again, but saving memories isn’t always easy and often too many of my memories, get tucked away, never to be accessed again.

Saving Memories

I’ve been considering methods to saving my kids memories, and I’ve had some great ideas. I’ve arranged annual photo books, I’ve filled out the “birth to one year” memory book (as best as I can), and I’ve even written special memories on index cards and tucked them into a treasure box for each child. Shutterfly has several unique methods to record and document memories, and you can access their site here at https://www.shutterfly.com.

My favorite method for saving memories so far though is both affordable and exciting!

Welcome to My Method

I grabbed a really simple composition notebook, like this one from staples https://www.quill.com/staples-mini-composition-notebook, and I wrote my son’s name on one, and my daughter’s name on the other. Whenever I feel inspired to write a thought, or jot a memory, these books are at the ready in my living room. Not only do I have a condensed place where I can write anything that comes to mind, but I also have the ability to journal notes and letters to them! Check back at my post Little Moments Form Big Memories for the “why” behind the importance of notes https://purposefullyput.com/2024/03/12/little-moments-form-big-memories/.

Sometimes that can feel a little overwhelming, sure. But think of it like journaling. All it takes is a little consistent sentence for my kiddos to read and know I am thinking about and praying for them individually over the course of their lives. Better yet, when I watch my son and daughter and see their developing strengths, personalities, and more, I’m thrilled to be saving these memories for them.

What to Fill the Notebook With?

I am noticing my daughter a lot lately, and spending time reflecting on her pregnancy, labor, birth, and first six months. I’m so excited to see a common theme of resilience within her, and I am excited to be able to document that one of her special words is “tenacity”. Documenting this special memory in a letter to her is just one way to boost her confidence and help her understand her worth as she gets older.

These notebooks allow opportunity to document written prayers, hopes, and dreams for my children. I am excited to include funny thoughts, first words, and big achievements. I am also blessed to be able to share words of affirmation for them to hold onto for years to come.