As part of a Bible study group that I’m with, we’re studying what it means … what it really means … to be a mother … a mother who loves her calling and enjoys every step, even when it’s painful, discouraging and tough (because, let’s face it – motherhood is not the easiest journey in the world, am I right, ladies?!).
This week’s topic coming up is about memory making.
Hmmmm. As a busy mom of four (almost five), I’m failing in many areas (confession: I have three baby albums that need updating – big time) and my 10,000 photos are all in a box, but not organized. I have a lot to catch up on, trust me. It constantly drives me crazy and irritates me so much {sigh} but when I came across this idea from here, I thought I could easily try this at home and create some sweet memories for the girls.
So today, I pulled out my sewing kit (okay, no, it’s my 8 year old daughter’s sewing kit- yes, she is more organized than I am) and found some felt squares that we had kicking around and spend some time this afternoon sewing. I know, to most of you, this looks like an easy project, and it WAS fairly easy (that being said, I did break one needle and had all my yarn strewn across the floor by Lovelyn while attempting this idea) for someone like me (ahem – I cannot CANNOT sew). I really wanted to add some lace but I had none so we had to make do with supplies found around the house.
The idea: beginning February 1st, each girl will have a large, over-sized Valentine envelope hung on their door … and each morning leading up to Valentine’s Day, either Abby or I will write love notes – words of encouragement and affirmation to each girl – or drop in a tiny treat for each girl every morning. It’s not about the gifts – more about the love notes – we’ll write out why we are thankful for each particular girl, or what makes them special to us, or explain why we are proud of them from their actions the day before.
One Valentine’s Day, we’ll end with a Valentine’s Day lunch.
{Lovie with her envelope …}
Can’t wait to see how the girls react to our little love notes … sometimes we’re so busy correcting and prodding, we forget to encourage and affirm. The next 14 days will be fun.
Let’s face it – Valentine’s Day is a LOT cuter with kids involved! (Like – creating Valentine’s Day themed snacks…)
“Will our children have precious memories of their childhood? Or will they be negative?
Memories provide a basis for the future lives of our children, for blessing, or for bitterness and hurt.
Happy memory making is one of the most beautiful things we can do as a mother…”
-Nancy Campbell
P.S. 25.5 weeks.
by Gigi
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