May 5, 2008
ellebelle: I saw this show once about a couple with a whole gaggle of children. Seriously, there were children everywhere and there was always someone crying. This couple would cart the children somewhere and there would inevitably be some sort of dismay and unhappiness amongst the short people but the adults would just keep on going. At some point, after some man handling of the crying children, the husband and wife look at the camera and say, “We’re doing this for the memories.” Now I am all for memories but shouldn’t the memories at least be good. I want my boys to look back on their childhood with fondness. I want their memories to resemble this photo…warm, sunny, joyful and slightly out of focus.  I agree except for the “slightly out of focus”.  I want the kids to remember the good stuff (family) crisp and clear.  We’ve done a few of the big ticket events for memories but the best stuff usually ends up being the simpler stuff.  Lawn mower rides, bubbles and a backyard baby pool can beat most events and create some great memories.

ellebelle:

I saw this show once about a couple with a whole gaggle of children. Seriously, there were children everywhere and there was always someone crying. This couple would cart the children somewhere and there would inevitably be some sort of dismay and unhappiness amongst the short people but the adults would just keep on going. At some point, after some man handling of the crying children, the husband and wife look at the camera and say, “We’re doing this for the memories.” Now I am all for memories but shouldn’t the memories at least be good. I want my boys to look back on their childhood with fondness. I want their memories to resemble this photo…warm, sunny, joyful and slightly out of focus.

 I agree except for the “slightly out of focus”.  I want the kids to remember the good stuff (family) crisp and clear.  We’ve done a few of the big ticket events for memories but the best stuff usually ends up being the simpler stuff.  Lawn mower rides, bubbles and a backyard baby pool can beat most events and create some great memories.

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