Moms are amazing. We remember
everything. The first time our child took a step, the first time they said
"mama," the first time they drew a picture - we remember it all! And
we want to preserve those memories for as long as possible. But sometimes, it's
hard to come up with new and creative ways to do that. Well, don't worry,
because we're here to help!
There is No Right Way Mama:
What do you want your children to
remember about you? Your favorite color, that time you laughed so hard you
cried, or that trip you took to the Grand Canyon? We all have things we want
our children to know about us.
How about you write a letter or
email explaining those stories or memories special to you. You can even include
pictures of each memory if there are any! The great thing about this option is
that it's free easy-to-do right now (before bed).
Simply grab a piece of paper or
sit down at your computer, and whatever works best for you is fine! Start
writing what comes naturally; don't worry about grammar rules because this
isn't going anywhere near an editor anytime soon.
The Valuables Aren't Going Anywhere:
Most of us moms end up giving
away many of our child's clothes and toys as they grow out of them or no longer
want them. It can be hard to part with items that have such strong sentimental
value, but what are you going to do?
This is where storage units come
in extremely handy. You can rent storage units near your home. Just search
online with your city, for example, ‘Dallas
storage units,' to find self storage options to keep all those memories
safe and sound for a relatively low price!
My Kid's Quotes Book:
Children are adorable, and the
broken words and phrases they come up with are too cute not to document. Have
you ever heard a toddler calling cheetah a 'teechaa'? It's too funny. So
instead of just relying on your memory to remember these cute things, start writing
them down!
There are a few choices to make
this happen. You could buy a small notebook and write down the quotes as you
hear them, or if you're feeling really crafty, make a book out of construction
paper or even just cardstock from the office supply store!
I decided to make a quick little
book for my daughter by printing out these fantastic
free printable I found online. It's easy, fast and you can add it right
into your child's scrapbook when older.
The Handprint Book:
This is one of my favorites! It's
simple to craft and makes for a lovely keepsake.
Use your child's handprint on
each page of this book, then write down what their hands can do now as well as
what they might be able to do in the future!
‘My Hands Can’ is a beautiful
printable that you will enjoy making. Write all the different things your child
can do using their hands, such as playing peek-a-boo or clapping along with the
music (you get it!). This one could also use quite a bit of paper if not used
carefully since there are so many neat things to list for each age group.
Artwork Portfolios Coming In:
These little minds are creative
and have their own narratives to tell. Those you'd want to recall for the rest
of your life. As they grow older, their artwork will become more and more
valuable to you. It is not only a sentimental item but also an insight into
their development over the years. You'll want to start collecting it from day
one!
One of the best ways to preserve
memories of your children is through their artwork. Hang up their masterpieces
on the fridge or in a particular spot in your house so you can admire them
every day. You can also take pictures of their work and put them in a photo
album or scrapbook. If you want to go above and above, scan the artwork into
your computer and make a digital portfolio that you may keep for the rest of
your life
A T-shirt Quilt is a Winner:
Can you imagine the tears of joy
and emotions that will well up in your eyes when you see your child's T-shirt
quilt? You'll be able to wrap yourself in all of the experiences from each
period of your life. It's an extraordinary way to preserve memories and pass
them down from one generation to the next!
You can use shirts from when they
were babies, toddlers, grade-schoolers, and even high schoolers! It's a
fantastic way to keep all those crucial milestones together in one place.
You could also make a blanket out
of baby clothes or use old toys to make a patchwork quilt. These are all
wonderful ways to keep the memories of your little ones close at
hand–literally!
A Shadow Box Full of Memories:
There is always that favorite toy
or category of toys that your child loved to play with. Why not put all of
those toys together in a shadow box? This is an easy way to preserve memories
as they get older and maybe even have children of their own one day!
You'll need a shadow box, some of
your child's favorite toys, photos of your child at different stages in life,
and any other little mementos you may have.
It might be fun to add in tickets
stubs from concerts or plays they've seen, or even postcards from vacations.
Anything that has significance to your child can be added to the shadow box!!
Preserving Memories in Video is Unbeatable:
There are several things to
appreciate about a video to remember events. First of all, it's easy! All it'll
take is a phone or camera to take part. And secondly, video is the most
accurate way to capture something. You can always crop and edit photos to get
the perfect shot, but with video, you have everything in one place and
unedited!
You can create videos of your
child growing up through each stage of life - first steps, first word, etc.
Maybe you'd want to compile a collection of family vacation videos. The
possibilities are endless!
Oops, the Birthday Bloopers!
I am telling you, there will be
tantrums on each birthday! Lots of tantrums! But that's okay! Those are the
moments you'll want to capture and remember. And, if you're like me, you'll
probably also want to capture the hilarious birthday bloopers as well.
You can do this by filming your
child opening their gifts or just capturing all of the fun and chaos that comes
with a birthday party. Trust me; these will be memories your child will love to
watch when they're older.
For the Love of Parenting:
There will always be times when
you wish you could freeze time and recall everything that has happened.
The first day of school. Their
first at-bat in little league baseball. The day they mastered riding a bike or
took off their braces.
Any of these moments can be
memorable for parents because it means our children are growing up and moving
on to the next step in their lives. It is okay to feel sentimental about these
moments, and it is also okay to want to remember them forever.
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