Today I was reading in the Book of Mormon in Jacob 4 and came across verse 2: "But whatsoever things we write upon anything save it be upon plates must perish and vanish away...". This is what I don't like about myself - I can't remember every cute thing that my children do. I was just thinking today how little I can remember about my oldest, Madelyn, when she was Kaelyn's age. It is so hard to remember those many precious "baby" moments that we spent together that Kaelyn and I are making right now. All I can remember is what cute toddler things she had done that morning. When I read this verse this morning it just reiterated in my head why the church leaders have admonished us to keep journals. I have started writing in my journal more frequently, but it seems like I only have a 2 to 4 hour window before I forget all about the details of that cute moment. The journal entries I have written throughout the years have been such a strength to me when I revisit them. Like when my 2 year old is whining about EVERYTHING. If I go back to an entry when she was being so cute and sweet it gives me the strength to overcome the overwhelming urge to sell her to the circus. I wish I had the perfect memory, but am grateful that I can r write in my journal so my memories will never "perish and vanish away!"
ps. To all those who want to see more posts of my children. We are in the process of getting our camera computer cord back. Cute Pictures are on their way!!
5 comments:
I hate that I forget things that my kids do too. I am trying to be better at it. You crack me up though. Luckily we can look back and remember how our two year olds were on their good days and suppress that overwhelming urge to sell them to the circus:)
So true! Not only do I only have a couple hour window for memory, I have a hard time finding a spare minute to write everything down. And, by the way, when is it you and Tara are finding two year olds doing good things?! Just kidding...they can be adorable when they want to be :)
Don't sweat it. When you get to heaven, you'll be able to remember all of the good stuff and hopefully God will forget all the bad stuff. Keep up the good work.
hee hee Megan, that circus comment made me laugh. Maddy's "I'm a scary shark" act could probably bring in a huge clientele :)
I remember very little about the first 2 years of Emma's life. Isn't that horrible. I've been working hard to try to record these moments. For awhile I was good about jotting down her cute comments on a notepad as soon as they happened (Dr. Emma) but I need to repent for the slacker I've become
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