Download your own printable tracking sheet!Download After talking with a friend, I found out that she doesn't have many photos with her kids. She hates getting her picture taken. Me too! I know I should be in them, but as soon as Eric tries to take one, I'm critiquing how I look and quickly delete …
why I document and capture stories.
I capture stories for those left behind. When my kids are grown and I’m no longer around, they will have their books. I like to think of the kids flipping through the pages and laughing about the funny things they did. They’ll see my handwriting on the page and hear my voice. They’ll read about …
To my son, the day before Senior Kindergarten.
Hi honey,You haven't been yourself the last week. You seem angry and upset. The other day I finally picked you up and brought you upstairs so we could be alone. We cuddled in bed and as I hugged you close, I said that we needed to talk. I would ask you questions and you could …
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5 Easy Steps to Make Cute Picture Books for your Kids
It's easy to make your own little readers at home.Books based on your child's interests and experiences will make reading relatable and enjoyable for them. Here's how you do it...1. Find a story structure. You'll start to notice repeating sentence stems in books for early readers. For example: My Family.This is my mom.This is my …
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to my son, the night before junior kindergarten.
Monday, September 3, 2018. Hi Sweetie, On Saturday you asked, Is the weekend almost over? Why bud? Are you excited to start school? Yes! On Sunday you asked again, Is the weekend almost over... We're so glad that you are excited to go. It's quite a change from earlier this week. While having breakfast together, …
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Funny Things the Kids Say.
This is a place for me to jot down funny things the kids say. I'll try to give enough context so you can hopefully enjoy them too. Tate this week (May 28, 2018) It's so incredibly humid and hot out. I decide to wear my black maxi skirt. One I haven't worn since babies …
Snapshots of Childhood
Lazy Days Melting ice cream cones dripping ev.er.y.where. Stickiness running through their fingers and down to their elbows Shirts are covered, and shorts too Ice cream mustaches and beards They look so cute and happy. Time is spent swinging on the porch with giggles and the sound of airplanes overhead There's a bright blue sky …
Snow Tastes Like Ice Cream
We were getting ready to go to the "big park with all the toys." While walking to the car, big fat snowflakes were floating down around us. Tate: I’m going to eat snow. Me: What does it taste like? Chocolate? Tate: No, ice cream. Me: Can you imagine if snow tasted like ice cream!?! Mama …
My Mom Manifesto
Let them jump in puddles with their shoes on, clothes, whatever. I can strip them down before we get in the car. Their clothes will dry. It’s part of being a kid. They’ll remember that day we jumped in puddles together and got so messy. Let them jump on the couch and slide down ramps …
Give Your Kids Great Stories to Tell
There’s a sing song timer on our new stove. Every time the music plays, our little one year old throws his arms up in the air (his version of dancing). It’s so cute. Last weekend, my husband decided to pick up dinner for him and I. We were cleaning up before the kids’ bedtime when …
