Hi everyone, hope spring is treating you well! Even though it's still chilly, it seems as though warmer weather is on the horizon. I've been feeling the "mom" guilt about journaling, or rather the abscence of journaling, particularly about those "cute", or "never want to forget" comments/moments etc. I just can't seem to find the time or energy at the end of the day to sit down with pen in hand to jot down all the happenings that I want to capture. For 2 years I've been telling myself that I would NEVER forget all of the endearing things my kids say or do. But I have; the memories have been trampled down by work, activities, sleep deprivation, busy schedules and more.
I actually was experiencing some anxiety around it, as I realized fast time goes and how blurry my memory has become. And then... I went to a meeting a couple of months ago and learned from a colleague that she had created an email address to quickly record those precious, "unforgettable" peices of her daughter's childhood. I thought this was a great idea and quickly set up an email account for my boys, each child has a folder and as I move through my day, if I think of a funny moment or story, I just email it to that account! It is a great, easy, and quick way to make sure the most important memories are captured and can be shared or revisited over time!
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Cabin Fever
Hi all,
Not sure if you are experiencing cabin fever too, but I am (and my kids) are SO ready for reasonable temperatures on a consistent basis! For those of you who feel like you and are your family are "hold up" inside, consider visiting the play areas in our local shopping malls, Playplace inside select McDonalds', and indoor activity/inflatable facilities (most of these have fees associated but they are usually nominal) around town. You can also try the indoor exibits at the zoo if you don't mind bundling up!! Good luck and hopefully warmer weather in on the way.
If you have other ideas about ways kids and burn some energy while we're awaiting spring, please post!
Not sure if you are experiencing cabin fever too, but I am (and my kids) are SO ready for reasonable temperatures on a consistent basis! For those of you who feel like you and are your family are "hold up" inside, consider visiting the play areas in our local shopping malls, Playplace inside select McDonalds', and indoor activity/inflatable facilities (most of these have fees associated but they are usually nominal) around town. You can also try the indoor exibits at the zoo if you don't mind bundling up!! Good luck and hopefully warmer weather in on the way.
If you have other ideas about ways kids and burn some energy while we're awaiting spring, please post!
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