Memories in a Jar

I've been searching high and low for way to capture the memories from year to year. The blog is great, of course, for those real time moments and achievements like running, but what about the every day little things?

Then I saw this idea on Pinterest and thought it would be great to begin a year of memories at the stroke of midnight on New Years Eve.

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All you need is a large jar with a lid, and scrap paper {and a pen, of course}.

Then, simply write down one thing every day for the duration of the year. It can be a memory, something cute or funny that your children did, a photo of a special time or something that you are thankful for. Write the dates on everything so you can be taken back to that exact moment in time.

It's about living in the moment and soaking it all in.

On New Year Eve 2014, pop open the champagne and read your notes.

Happy New Years!!

Mama Moments...on a Friday?

Going to get a little sentimental today.

Tomorrow, my son turns 2.

Two

T-W-O

Deux

No matter which way you put it, it's emotional for mama.

I remember it all so clearly...the water breaking, the epidural, the 10hours of LOST that we watched...the aftermath.

I remember your Daddy walking in with you in his arms, and the biggest smile on his face {anyone crying yet, because I sure am as I write this!}. I remember snuggling you for the very very first time, and how in that one moment, I knew that I would be mush everytime you came to me for a snuggle from that day forward.

Tomorrow, you're two, little Bear.

My sweet sweet Bear...

Oh, how time flies.

I want to never forget how you say peas, tank-too, and welcome. I want to never forget how you say wuv-you and blow kisses to everyone, even from your carseat to people in the next car when we're stuck in traffic.

I will never ever ever forget the kisses you give first thing in the morning, or how you still like to have  All My Loving sung to you when you`re upset.

Happy birthday, Bear.

Sneak Peek: Birthday Wishes Box

The first of many sneak peeks that I'll be posing over the next two weeks!!

One of the reasons that I'm taking this little break is to focus on my kiddo's 1st Birthday Party...and in that, making the hanging decor, banners, favour pouches, balloon wreath...and Birthday Wishes Box.

What is a Birthday Wishes Box, you ask? Well...it looks a little like this



The box itself is a 7.5" square recycled papier mache box, which is then covered with acid free designed paper, cardstock, stamped with acid free ink and embellished with your child's name on the top, or initial (which is raised off the surface for a three-dimensional effect).



What do you do with it?

Well...are your child's birthday party, you get the guests to write their wishes...hopes...dreams...advice for your child on pieces of paper or cardstock, put them in the box, and then give to your child on a special occaision in the future.



College graduation...moving out of the house...wedding...first baby...

So many milestones, and ones that your child will absolutely love getting this sentimental box of advice, hopes, wishes and dreams on.

What's better, is that you can WIN one before you can buy one! Stay tuned to Building Our Story for a great big giveaway!