(August 2, 2017 at 9:44 pm)J a c k Wrote: Sometimes when the day is normal and nothing special is going on, I wonder if something random will make into my sons' collection of memories. I remember random things from my childhood.
-I was sitting outside with my bestie Wendy when I was around 6, when she stood up and started to twirl. Random.
-We were at the fair (around 6 also) and my sister asked my mom if the singer was Amy Grant. Random.
-we were sitting at the table (8ish) and my mom was making quesadillas. My brother opened his mouth full of food. I tried not to giggle too loud so my mom wouldn't scold him and burn the quesadilla. Random.
So... I wonder what random things my kids will remember and it makes me want to create fun and happy memories. I play with them. Let them climb on me and tackle me. Let them practice their best wrestling moves. Tell them stories. Listen to the oldest child's stories. Listen to their favorite music. Talk about the lyrics. I laugh at their jokes. Walk with them to the park. Then I wonder if they'll still pick the most random and least significant episodes to remember when they're grown. Lol like... mom was making enchiladas when the cat walked by and sneezed. Lol I'll find out one day.
I did this with my son. We always had Storytime for twenty minutes to an hour before bedtime (depending on age). Go hiking or biking or canoeing. Teach him how to cook a decent omelette.
Those moments, admittedly, were as much for my memories as his, though.
He still surprises me with the random shit he remembers.
