So I haven’t done much with my flickr group. I’m terrible about adding tags to my pictures, creating witty titles, and sharing pictures. And to be honest, I kind of forgot about it. I need to have an email announcement for it because out of inbox, out of mind. But, that needs to change, and much like I have used this blog to catalog little thoughts and memories and stories that amount to my favorite moment in the week, I will now use this blog for the same purpose, but in picture format.
I had hoped other people would start writing about they’re favorite moments, but except for one person, it hasn’t happened yet (that I know of). So, I’m hoping other people out there will join me in photographing and sharing those memories you think you will never forget but often do because in the end life becomes about milestones. If you’re anything like me, you’ll remember potty training, but you just might forget how much you love the smell of fresh wipes and diaper ointment.
I don’t know how often I will post a picture about Things I Hope to Never Forget, but I am shooting for once a week. Maybe on Wednesdays? I’m still mulling the day in my head. Hopefully I won’t get too caught up in worrying about perfect pictures or perfect content, like I sometimes do with my Favorite Moments. It’s not about that, but it is hard to let go when you are a perfectionist. I’m trying.
OK. That’s it. The topic is officially exhausted. I am curious to see if anyone joins me in the quest to capture elusive memories. Speaking of memories, I hope I don’t forget to pack my camera in my purse this week.
I love your favorite moments and the things you hope to not forget. They are both beautiful and so true. It makes me tear up some because my second daughter is 10 months already (almost) and I’m already forgetting how tiny she was. I will try to join you with one of these once I feel like I can do the topic justice.
Jules, I so get it. With having a 4 year old daughter who entered preschool and now a newborn son on the way, all I think about is all the little moments that simply vanished from my brain. Maybe I will join you on the Favorite Moments road, it could only spice up my blog.
i’m on it! i totally wanted to start the favorite moment thing for the VERY REASON you’ve described, but felt a little funky about stealing your idea. thanks for the permission and for your great blog. you always give me food for thought and a giggle. it’s/you’re one of my favorites(:
Brilliant! I’m with Marcy. I thought about doing a favorite moment too but, didn’t want to steal your idea. I also love your flickr group and really hope to be more aware now and have something to contribute. I think that both of these things are a great way to focused on the positive things in life when it’s so easy to get dragged down by the negatives.
I LOVE pics of your boys and what they do! I could never get bored and I think that people that stop by also love that you are such a wonderful mom and keen observer of the everyday…
Thanks everyone! I can’t want to see what everyone comes up with.
Misadventures–don’t worry about doing anything justice. 99% of the time I post something I am convinced it’s the worst thing ever written.
I was going to start doing Favorite Moments at my personal blog…but didn’t want to seem like a copycat. But if you wanna start a movement, I’ll join in!
(aka Carey)
My girls recently had that moment of playing alone together for the first time. It was a beautiful sight, as is your picture of that same moment with your boys. Thinking about it gets me a little teary, because I also know how easy it is to forget these things. Geez I’m having an emotional blog reading morning. It’s been non-stop blubbering over here! But I will join your movement too. It is definitely a worthy cause!