What stories will our kids tell about us?
Vol. 1, No. 28
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📝 This week’s musing…
Do you ever wonder what stories your kids will tell about you when they're older? It sounds morbid, but I think about this all the time.
It's wild to consider how much time we spend with our kids and how many intimate and unguarded moments of our lives they witness.
It makes me think about what I remember about my parents from childhood. I have big and bold memories of family vacations and adventures together, but it's the small quirks and habits that are cemented in my mind.
I remember my mom falling asleep on the couch every time we watched a family movie and undoubtedly snoring, although she'll deny it to this day. My husband said he remembers how much his dad loved spicy food, so much that he'd eat it until he began to sweat, and how his mom was always making up songs as they went about their day. All quirks and habits I'm sure our parents never gave a second-thought to, but we were there observing and taking it all in.
Will my kids talk about how weird it was that mom sat on the floor in front of the mirror to do her makeup every day, NPR streaming in the background? Or will they laugh about how their dad couldn’t walk out the door without grabbing a sip of water at the very last minute?
As parents, we strive to enrich our children's lives with new experiences and adventures. We aim to impart new skills and introduce them to new things. Yet, it's the seemingly insignificant moments that we might overlook that they'll remember the most.
Our children's minds are like sponges, always observing and absorbing. They notice things about us that we might not even realize. They know us deeply and intimately, and they watch us with a love and curiosity that few others ever will.
It's a thought that often crosses my mind-what will my children remember most about me? What traits and characteristics will they use to describe us to their kids?
What do you think your kids will remember most about you?
What do those everyday moments look like through our kids eyes?
✨ Friday favorites…
📺 We started watching The Decameron on Netflix and I love it. It’s a dark comedy set in Italy during the plague. It’s outrageous and funny, in a twisted way.
🧑🏼🍳 My husband raves about this grill brush every time he uses it so I figured it deserved a mention. It’s wire-free, so you don’t have to worry about loose wires ending up in food (you know all those panic headlines you read?)
💄 I’ve been using this Le Prunier oil for about a month and I can’t get over how good it’s made my skin look and feel. I mix 3 drops with my moisturizer at morning and night. (it’s pricey 😬) but I think a little goes a long way.
👯♀️ From one mom, to another…
Your words of wisdom, best piece of advice, and favorite hacks can make a difference in another mom’s journey. What has helped you survive this season? Email me to be featured in an upcoming newsletter.
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Struggling with brushing teeth? Look up toothbrush timer on YouTube and find a collection of videos the perfect length to entertain your kiddo during this arduous task.
Jessica L. - Houston, TX
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