Journaling reads:
I snapped this photo while you begged me to give you some cookies. You were holding the box and looking at me. It is by far my favorite photo of you. It stops my heart on its tracks each time. I love you so deeply my son that it hurts. I am so thankful that we are blessed by your presence each day.
Journaling reads:
This is my favorite photo from when your grandparents came to visit. You love having them here because you get so much undivided attention and love and there’s so much laughter and joy in the house that it makes me very happy. We all love having them over so much.
Journaling reads:
If you were just to look at the first picture you’d think Nathaniel is hugging and kissing David (which, to be fair, he does often) but then you see the second photo and you realize how you are so wrong. That’s how it is with out little boys. They can be sneaky. But I love my boys and I love capturing these moments even though they expose the bad boy moments. I love them and all but it’s good to remember looks can deceive.
Thoughts:
There are many moments from my past that I can dredge up with sadness or hurt but I decided from now on the path is about looking forward and freeing myself of the idea that things can happen to me. I control my emotions and my life. People cannot hurt me if I don’t let them and I choose joy and not hurt. So here’s to being free and letting go of the past and embracing joy.
This was made with the December A Million Memories Kit.
Many people ask me how I can work from home.
There are a lot of stressful moments and sometimes
I get worn out, but then you come over and give me
one of those magical smiles and I am filled with joy
and gratitude to get to see those smiles all day long.
This uses the November A Million Memories Kit and Jennifer’s sketch. It took forever to make it!!
Journaling Reads:
I must say that despite the challenges each day with your love and laughter feels full of joy and sunshine. Thank you for making my world brighter.
and I made a movie while I was making this one, too so you can see just how painful it was to do all those hearts:
Journaling Reads:
Nathaniel, I must tell you that you have some magical powers when it comes to getting your way. You are really good at being charming and pointing at things you want. Most of the time they are things David wants or has or does. And you often start by asking nicely and snuggling up to get it from him. But David’s learned his lesson and doesn’t always give in. Then you start the whining and crying and we love you so much, we often give up and let you have what you want. You’re a lucky boy.
Journaling Reads:
So many people ask me how I manage to work full time and still take care of the kids without help. The thing is, I have help. Not professional help but you are my greatest treasure. You are kind to me and Nathaniel. You clean up. You help out. It all works thanks to you my wonderful boy. I love you.
Because I thought it would be fun, I videotaped myself while making this layout so you can watch it if you’d like.
This is made with the October kit from A Million Memories. I could not for the life of me get a non-crooked or even normal quality photo with this one. I am so sorry. I swear it looks much cuter in person.
Journaling Reads:
Little boy, you’re always so funny. You have such a strong personality. You dig through my things and find whatever you like and try it on and walk around with things and make funny faces. The headphones are among your favorites. You put them on and walk around dragging the cord with you and then you take them off. I love watching how you are so much of who you are already.
This is made with the October kit from A Million Memories.
Journaling Reads:
I know that having two kids means a lot of bickering and fighting and some of that has already begun but most of your moments are still filled with kindness towards each other. Especially David who is super patient with Nathaniel but also Nathaniel who is generous with his hugs and looks up to David so much. I am deeply grateful for your love for each other and feel blessed daily.
This is using the A Million Memories September Kit.
Journaling Reads:
From the moment you were born you looked exactly like Daddy and you still do so very much. And recently I took this photo of the two of you and when I posted it online someone commented that even your smiles matched. I hadn’t noticed it until that very moment but they totally do! It’s quite amazing to see that resemblance. It makes me so very happy.
This is using the A Million Memories September Kit.
Journaling Reads:
EOne of my favorite things to watch is the two of you playing. But this week I realized how much you just love being near David. When he’s busy doing things, you grab all your toys and sit near him to play. When he’s playing video games, you watch him quietly. You just like being around him. And I do understand that so well because that’s how I feel about you two and your Daddy. And I think David likes it, too. He loves having you around. At least so far. Aug 2010
