A to Z April Challenge Letter F

April 6, 2013 / 42 Comments
Fancy letter F

Family Book. When our children were growing up I quickly realized that I couldn’t (and didn’t!) keep up with 3 baby books. In 1984 I picked up our very first “family book.”  The first book was just a blank journal nothing fancy, a plain paper cover, I paid maybe $2.00 just in case it didn’t ‘take’. But, it did take and now our family has dozens and dozens of ‘family books’.

To this day there is a family book on my table. These books contain our family history.

When the kids lived at home at dinner I would ask “what do you want to remember today?”  So, you’re wondering what’s in these books….. well…. EVERYTHING!! Some pages might be just day to day things, a test, a joke, a crush….. some are hysterical.

One of my very favorite example (ohhhh I’m so sorry Zachary!)

Zac said “I have something but, you won’t write this one”
Mom “Zac yes, I promise! Every word”
Zac “No you won’t”
Mom “Look, I’m writing”

(I start writing the conversation:   Zac is now standing over my shoulder and watching as I am writing … Zac says I won’t write his story, but I am writing every word he says…. “Okay”)
AND the greatest entry of the year went as such………
“Today in math class I had to do a problem on the board in the front of the class and MOM I let out the longest loudest fart I ever did in my WHOLE LIFE!”
(Ohhhh Zachary you really thought I WOULDN’T put this in the book?!? Have we MET!??!)
F is for Family Book
A to Z Challenge: Blog everyday except Sunday (per the rules) with my theme being what makes me happy, what inspires me and what makes me ME!!!  So be prepared for more information about me than you ever wanted to know!!

42 Comments

  • Kern Windwraith

    April 8, 2013 at 6:19 am Reply

    What a terrific idea. We lose so many precious moments over time, and this is the perfect way to keep them safe–although I’m sure Zachary sometimes wishes he’d never divulged that fart story!

    Love your blog! I’m signing up to follow by email, since Google doesn’t allow WordPress to use the Google Friend Connect option any more. *shakes fist at Google*

  • Cassmob (Pauleen)

    April 8, 2013 at 5:02 am Reply

    Classic! What a fantastic idea to have a family book….a treasure for now but especially the future. You have way more organisation than I ever did 😉
    Pauleen at Tropical Territory
    A to Z 2013

  • Ari T

    April 8, 2013 at 12:53 am Reply

    Having a family book is a great idea! I’m sure those are available in a interactive way now. It would be great to document those short moments that would make everyone chuckle out loud in the future.

  • The Armchair Squid

    April 8, 2013 at 12:30 am Reply

    Family book – great idea. It’s important to have all of that material on hand for embarrassing stories in front of future dates and such.

  • ann

    April 7, 2013 at 11:07 pm Reply

    We all do it just sometimes they sneak out of you LOL great idea to write his things that are part of remembering our lives . Fun to read

  • smurfdok

    April 8, 2013 at 2:41 am Reply

    Great idea. I keep meaning to try this in our house. I always forget what my 4 year old says to tell later on. Thanks for stopping by Smurfin’ The Web aswell, hope to see you again =)

  • Michael Di Gesu

    April 7, 2013 at 1:21 pm Reply

    Hi, Connie,

    Great tower you! Thanks for stopping by my blog. You have wonderful and positive energy…. I like that so much. I can tell from your post you are loving life and the people you share it with!

  • Tammy S

    April 7, 2013 at 12:59 pm Reply

    I love the idea of a family book! I am like you and never kept up with their baby books. I love Zac’s story! That is one that would go in the book for sure. Just so we could go back and laugh about it!

  • Jennifer Dysart

    April 7, 2013 at 7:16 pm Reply

    What a wonderful idea! My mom started baby books when we were little, but it didn’t “take”. Hope it takes for my own family once it gets started

  • nouveauscarecrow

    April 7, 2013 at 6:58 pm Reply

    Connie, what an utterly delightful post for “F”. I’m so happy you visited my blog and left such a delightful comment. But now that I’ve reciprocated and visited you, it comes as a wonderful surprise. You’re posts aren’t “writerly” — they’re genuine, fun, and very, very human. Just my cup of camomile! Thank you for brightening my day, you dear soul.

  • Rhonda

    April 7, 2013 at 2:23 am Reply

    OMG, hilarious. That would so go in my book, right after my then 2 year old saying in a restaurant, “What do I have to do to get some toast around here.”

    Thanks for visiting me as it helped me to find you. I am a new follower.
    Rhonda @Laugh-Quotes.com
    AtoZ #42

  • Paula

    April 7, 2013 at 1:11 am Reply

    I love the idea of a family book. Unfortunately mine are grown and gone from home and the grands that live with us are teens. But these might be the best times to record!!

  • Dana Martin

    April 7, 2013 at 12:35 am Reply

    hahaha… that’s a great story. And I love your idea of a family book. I wish I’d have started earlier, but it’s better late than never. Maybe my blogs will also serve as a testament to family time. Not just as well as a family book.

    Having fun touring everyone’s blogs during the A-Z challenge. I am going to follow you. I like your style!

    Dana
    Waiter, drink please!

  • Mina Lobo

    April 6, 2013 at 11:44 pm Reply

    Aw, I love the idea of a family book! In my case, it wouldn’t have worked quite as well, as I divorced. Though, since i do frequently blog about my son’s exploits, I guess I’ve found another way to document our little family of two’s history. 🙂
    Some Dark Romantic

  • Mummygadgetgeek

    April 6, 2013 at 11:39 pm Reply

    What a great idea. I often put these moments into facebook or twitter but I do wonder if they’d all be lost at some point when inevitably new technology takes over…perhaps an old-fashioned paper style book is the answer!

    Happy A to Zing 🙂 from Spoon Paws @ http://www.mummyisagadgetgeek.co.uk

  • Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy

    April 6, 2013 at 9:58 pm Reply

    Hi Connie! Hey, I love your blog too. I scrolled down and read more; your grandchildren are adorable. Thank you so much for your visit, and best of luck on A-Z.

    Kathy M.

  • Naomi Mitchell

    April 6, 2013 at 7:59 pm Reply

    I love this kind of thing, I have a similar book I kept at school with friends. Such fun memories that could so easily have been forgotten otherwise!

    Returning your visit to my blog through the A to Z Challenge 🙂 Thanks

    Naomi @ Cornet Crafts

  • DearKrissy

    April 6, 2013 at 7:47 pm Reply

    This is a wonderful idea. I try to explain to people how important writing memories like this is!
    I journal everyday, and I also do a photo a day project [p365]. I do this in a project life format, and it works out rather nicely. When I have a family of my own, I will continue these traditions. They will just be about more than just me and my writing, and what movies I watched. 🙂

    Krissy @ DearKrissy

  • Editor and Publisher Shelly Burke

    April 6, 2013 at 5:32 pm Reply

    I love your theme and am signing up to follow! What a great idea, a “Family Book.” And I llloooovvveee this memory! Thanks for sharing!

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