the things you do

The little things you do…

On March 5, 2013 · 6 Comments

When she was an infant she had a trill when she cried… it was awful, but I kind of miss it, because it was uniquely her.

Whenever she heard music she would bounce her belly and spin her feet in circles. It was so adorable, it hurt.

Christmas time this year she would say “WOW” at everything. The way that she would shape her mouth was priceless.

the things you do

I can’t count those “little things” that she did, those little moments I would give anything to freeze in time.

I get a lump in my throat when I realize that those moments are gone. I know that there will be countless “little things” that she will continue to do, but I can’t help but want to capture those other things, and I feel a little helpless that I can’t.

How do you do it moms? How do you capture those “little things”? How do you seal those memories in your mind or make note of them so you won’t forget?

Joe and I began a Dear Anniston gmail account when she was born. It’s a way to give her a picture into these early years,  to share her story with her. But that account is for her, how do we sear these memories into our minds, store these memories for ourselves?

Tell me mamas, how do you it?

 
  • Diana Kapala

    Have a joy journal. A place where you list and count ALL the things that you see each day that are joy – including all the little moments of your girl!

    • suziestudios

      Joy Journal sounds like a great idea!! I am not the best at journaling but it looks like that is a great option for most moms, I might just have to give myself a lot of grace and do my best :)

  • Heather C

    I got a “one line a day” journal for each child. It’s great for recording the little and big things. But…We were riding in the car the other day and Analiese was singing to some worship songs and it was one of those moments that I hope I never forget…writing it down in the journal is great, but I hope the image of her staring out the window while she sings, completely unaware of me watching her lips move to every word, and swinging her feet back and forth never leaves my mind!

    • suziestudios

      GREAT idea! I love the “one line a day” journal, even tho I failed big time to stay consistent in February. I love the idea of having one for each of them because I am already filling up ours with things that Anni does and I can’t imagine what I would write when the other one is here. Thanks for sharing that idea, I might have to try that one!

  • Joan B

    I started a journal for our son when I discovered that I was pregnant. I would jot down little stories or funny things that he would say. Some entries were long, but some were just a sentence or two. I wrapped them up and gave them to his new wife when they opened their wedding gifts!

    • suziestudios

      I can’t imagine what that must have meant to them. Wow! That is really sweet! First of all I respect you for keeping it a secret for all of those years, I am trying to figure out how long I can keep this email account from my girls. Also, I really respect that you were so consistent to do that. You have definitely inspired me! Thank you!!