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:
This is a common scene in our house: David doing something and you watching him, wishing you could do it too. On this day, he was outside having Daddy pull him around in the little red wagon. At first you were watching him with confusion and interest, not sure what you thought, but then you saw him smile and heard him laugh and it didn’t take you long to deduce he was having a lot of fun and within seconds your face was scrunched up and tears were running down your cheeks. This was the very best version of “It’s not fair!” you could display without speaking. There was much wailing and of course, Daddy heard you (along with all the neighbors, I’m sure!) so within minutes you were in the wagon with a big smile. You might not talk yet but you sure know how to get your way already.
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.
Journaling Reads:
One of the greatest joys of having a little boy around is that he can find laughter and joy in the smallest things. You found that when you stepped on these sheets your feet stuck a little and made a funny noise. IT was so cool to you that you kept doing it again and again and laughing and giggling each time. Within minutes David and I were watching you and giggling along. You have made our life so much better and filled it with laughter by just being you. Thank you my son.
Journaling Reads:
Since I knew your school photo was coming up, I tried to get you to learn how to smile properly to the camera. Day after day we practiced but your smiles never stopped being awkward. You would look down, all demure, and make this fake smile. As we approached the big day, things seemed to be better. I thought that maybe all that practice was finally paying off. On the day you went to get the photos done I just wished for the best. And while you were looking at the camera, your smile was as goofy as ever. I will cherish this so much more.
This was for the My Mind’s Eye November Newsletter.
Journaling Reads:
There’s nothing I love more in this world than watching the two of you hug and show love towards each other. It makes me so grateful. I love you so much.
Journaling Reads:
You have such an adventurous spirit. You are always moving around and discovering new things without fear or trepidation. When we were at the pier ad Pacific Beach you didn’t show one ounce of fear. You just walked up and down with me chasing close behind you. I was scared the whole time but you were having so much fun that I could not bear to stop you. I love you my boy!
I’ve been sitting on this for over a month now!! I am delighted to be a part of the write.click.scrapbook team! What an incredible honor!!
A new month means a new write.click.scrapbook gallery. This month’s challenge is inspired by Ze Frank’s Young Me Now Me. You can see the full gallery here! (And see it’s not a white background!!)
Journaling Reads:
Looking at these photos, it’s fascinating to see how much of this little girl is still inside me. I am still the pensive little girl who feels lonely more often than not. I still prefer to read over anything else and I still spend hours worrying. Some things have changed, too, like how much happier and more peaceful I feel now and my wonderful family, of course. But so much of me is still from that little, little girl.
This was made for a Crate Paper contest a month or so ago.
Journaling Reads:
Having two kids is a lot of work. More noise, bigger mess, screaming, fighting, wrestling, and complaining. But then there are moments like this one. Small, tiny gestures of love that take your breath away. Like putting an arm over his shoulder as you watch Daddy mow the lawn. So simple and small and yet so significant. This is when my heart melts and I completely relax and realize it’s all so worth it.
During last August, Big Picture Scrapbooking held a summer promotion where we were sent a Cocoa Daisy kit and each made three pieces of art. Over the next three weeks, I will share my layouts.
Journaling Reads:
– chasing each other
– playing with legos and duplos
– walking and chewing things
– trying new foods
– video-charring with family often
– playing together
– learning to crochet a doily
– hugging
– going on date nights
– playing peek-a-boo
– playing with the tivo remote
– learning to ride the scooter
– loving daddy
– big fans of batman and superman
– practicing math and reading
– watching movies
– listening to audio books
– making silly faces
– kissing
– playing with the wii
– laughing together
– capturing and documenting our lives
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.
