Yesterday afternoon while the children were enjoying an afterschool snack at our kitchen island, I was reading comments on the blog. They were chatting and giggling, so I didn't think they were paying much attention to me.
Then P asked me, "Why do you always put pictures and words about us on your computer, Mommy?"
I had never really thought about that moment before. I mean, of course it was going to happen. I never planned to keep blogging a secret from the kids. I am always careful to protect their dignity in the things I write and remember that they will one day be able to read it all. But, like most things in life, the moment itself snuck up on me and caught me a bit off guard.
"Well, buddy. You know how you guys like to hear stories about when I was a little girl? I have a hard time remembering many of them, so I am writing your stories down as they happen, so I won't forget. Come with me. I want to show you something."
As the kids dismounted their kitchen stools, I led them to the shelf in the study where I keep the hardbound copies of the blog. They were wide eyed in anticipation.
"I think you are big enough to try this now. Here are all the stories I have written about your adventures so far. One day when you are Mommies and Daddies, you will be able to read these stories to your kids."
For the next half hour they read through various volumes with laughter and smiles of pride at how much bigger they are now. Today after school they returned right back to the study and wanted to hear some of the same stories again,while exploring ones we had not gotten to yesterday.
It is a little strange that they have now crossed over to 'blog reader,' but such a precious blessing to see them beginning to unwrap the gift I hope my blog is to them one day. I always hoped they would 'one day' cherish these posts. It is so bizarre that one day is today.
5 comments:
They are growing up so fast! I can only imagine how much fun they will have as they continue to read these blog books over the years to come. You are a wonderful mom! Blessings, Ashley
That is so neat! Thank you for being so sweet and praying for our family. This is a journey not for the weary--we were warned. I am doing much better today emotionally and feel grounded by faith, grace and lots of prayer! Thank you for joining us on this journey by praying...
That is exactly why I blog - for my family. I got the idea from my grandfather who kept a daily handwritten journal, even as he was crossing the pacificc to fight in World War II. Those journals are the most precious of legacies to our family.
How fantastic to hear about their reaction to reading the ir own story! That's the whole reason I started blogging, to record their childhoods for my girlies! I intend to do the same thing and bind each year into a book for them to look back on later. Not to the year mark yet, but soon and then we'll have our first bloggy book! I hope my girls enjoy it as much as your gang did!
What a gift you are giving them! : )
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