3 Ways I Make Creating Memories with My Children a Priority

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  1. these are two great advice I am working on the first one because my kids are growing now my 22 months old is starting to notice and make her own memories. thanks for sharing.

  2. Thank you for sharing these wonderful ideas on how to make wonderful memories this holiday season on the #LMMLinkup this past week. It has inspired me to put Christ and family first too.

  3. Agree with you 100% on this post, Angel! Saying no, goes right along with not overbooking. The more you can say no to, the less overwhelmed and busy you will be! And we also love following traditions and creating new memories!

    1. SO very true Denise! Overbooking happens so much during the holiday season. But I feel like we have to be honest with ourselves. We can’t do everything.But more importantly, we have to get to the point where we don’t feel like we are missing out. The fear of missing out drives a calendar and lifestyle that we just can’t keep up with. We end up getting burned out….and it’s not worth. When that happens, we end up not enjoying the holiday season.

  4. These 3 things can be helpful to all of us moms. I know the feeling of looking back and wishing I had enjoyed it more, I said I didn’t want to repeat that again this year. It’s so hard to slow down when you have kids, household and other demands.

  5. Just being around this year as more of a stay at home mom has provided those little private moments of conversation with my boys. That and dirt bikes! As we move more and more into the screen age years we wanted something to grab the boys attention that they would beg to do as a family. Anything with a motor catches their attention. Just being with them catches mine. What a great gift children are- I love being the one to make memories with them.

    1. You are so right Tanya! It’s imperative that we connect with them early. It’s easier then…and as you said, when digital influences or whatever else may be vying for their attention, they will have already established those important relationships with us. And dirt bikes ROCK! Great job mama!

  6. Yes, Yes Yes to “I am going to allow saying no to make me joyful!”. I had to say NO to a few things this holiday season. No to holiday parties. I needed a break from the time and money. I settled with going to three and they were not costly and were fun. Yes, it will not take my joy!
    Thanks for sharing!

    Charlene – https://faithtoraisenate.com

  7. Making memories is so important and it will sustain your children as they grow up. You are wise to be intentional about this. I hear my children talk about times when they were little and they remember fun times playing in the snow or enjoying a board game. I had to push through some of those times when I would have rather been a couch potato but I am so glad we spent that time together. I am confident my children will lean in that direction with their own children.
    BTW I noticed your birthday is during the holiday season. Can you share when it is. I am a Christmas baby and I love it.

  8. Yes! I totally agree! We need to say no more and not let it affect our mood. Protecting our joy is so important, especially with our littles. Thanks for the great reminders girl.

  9. Thank you for sharing this! I am trying to follow the same this season, especially saying no, which is the hardest thing for me. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas!

    1. Saying no is so hard. It’s almost as if we have been conditioned not to say it because we feel like we will miss out on so much. But saying no really means saying yes to us.

  10. Enjoyed this! Your article reminds me to not over-schedule! Thx. Yes, it’s only the memories we will have after the dust has settled. Happy Holidays!

  11. Very lovely post. I love the idea of being present more. I’ve been thinking about that this week and striving to be more present with my children even by just sitting down with them while they are watching a movie.

    1. Thanks so much for commenting Rosanna! Being present is what it’s all about. I know your children will love that extra time with you….and will probably recite each line of the movies for you like mine do! Enjoy friend!

  12. Choosing joy helps me to to count my blessings and focus on the eternal rather than the busyness around me. Lets hold on to that truth throughout the month of December! Blessings to you sister!
    Sue @ mamaofthreeboys.com

  13. My children are grown and just about grown. I love hearing from them that they enjoyed the simple traditions we had as they were growing up. The time goes so fast so you are wise to make the most of these days. Thank you for the post. It gave me a chance to reflect on some of those happy memories.

    1. Rosemerry, you always bring such a wonderful perspective – full of wisdom and reassurance. You have always blessed me with it. Thank you so much for checking out my post! Bless you my friend.

  14. Yes! Saying no is something I need to seriously get better at. I say yes to so many things and I need to stop! It’s causing me to overschedule myself and then I get overwhelmed like I’ve been the past week. Luckily I’m back to normal again but, ugh. Love this article girl!

    1. Hey Jenn! Thanks so much for checking out my post!

      This is something that I try to do during the holidays — well all the time really. When I get overwhelmed and realize it is because I have piled a bunch of stuff on my self, I get frustrated, tired and irritated. I didn’t want to be like that and realized that I had to say enough and make some lasting changes!

      Glad this week is better for you friend!

    1. The time goes by so fast, doesn’t it Kathi? People used to tell me how fast it moves — especially when you ahve little ones. My oldest son just turned 18 and I feel like I blinked and here we are!

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