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Capturing Time

nell18-3 by nell18-3 Young Parent(May 2007) (rank 2nd)
I'm sure I'm not the only one who has been enjoying a wonderful time with the children

And you just fleetingly wish Time would stop!

Right There

Or you could capture that moment and bottle it up to re live again on a not so
good day

This is what I have started doing......

Carry a notebook

So many times I have been laughing at something and you get such an amazing feeling of exhileration
Here is a memory that will be with you forever
But we all know what happens with memories they are always there in your mind
But somehow things get in the way of holding onto that memory
And it takes something significant to relive that moment

I now have a Memory Notebook

Whenever something happens that makes me feel a proud mother, a happy mother, a sad mother, a good mother, a loved mother ..........the list goes on
I write all about it in my Memory book,
The date and time...
I describe the event....
Where we were....
Who was there.....
What we were doing....
I also catalogue the emotions I was feeling at that time

I find it great to look back over and remember and find myself re living that particular memory.

Its a lovely book to read last thing at night, who can not have a happy and restful sleep on good memories

During any sad or lonely times
it is particularly helpful to once again lift your spirits

And be grateful for those Captured Moments
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exquisite-flower
5.00 (Excellent) | December 2007 | exquisite-flower
Re: Capturing Time
Amazing idea, and one I may actually achieve this year now that I have multiple handbags to carry with me wherever I go to keep such things as notebooks for memoirs in!  So often I forget when I get home to write things down.
Peace
EF.x 


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      nell18-3
December 2007 | nell18-3
Re: Capturing Time
Thankyou EF
I'm sure you will be able to write a book on your memories
xxx


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emmie
5.00 (Excellent) | September 2007 | emmie
Re: Capturing Time

i totally agree with this as it happens i have 2 books a feeling book i used to write in wen i started dealing with my past and i have my happy book that has happy things in it brilliant advice oh i do love your advice

cheers luv emz xx



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      nell18-3
September 2007 | nell18-3
Re: Capturing Time
Thankyou Emz
So basically I coped you!!!!LOL
Its a great idea isn't it and definitely something nice to look back on
xxx


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Libby24
5.00 (Excellent) | May 2007 | Libby24
memory book
great advice.

i like to take photo's with my phone


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      nell18-3
5.00 (Excellent) | May 2007 | nell18-3
memory book
Thanks Libby
I keep forgetting I have a camera on my phone so by the time I remember the moment has gone!!!
xxx


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angelmum
5.00 (Excellent) | May 2007 | angelmum
Great idea
My mum did this, I don't know when she actually started but she has just finished writing her book and if it wasn't for all those notebooks of memories she would never have been able to write half as much as she has.... now we all look forward to seeing what we put her through for all those years lol x


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      nell18-3
5.00 (Excellent) | May 2007 | nell18-3
Great idea
LOL
I would love to read what our naughty angel Fi was really like !!!!
Thats lovely that she has kept it up for so long
xxx


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           angelmum
5.00 (Excellent) | May 2007 | angelmum
Great idea
Yes well Im looking forward to reading what I got up to as well pmsl, and yes she is a writer so keeping her journals is a habit, the book took so long for her to write as she kept on adding to it


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                nell18-3
5.00 (Excellent) | May 2007 | nell18-3
Great idea
Sounds lovely
I think I would have tried to be a writer if I hadn't have got married
I'm in the middle of writing a book about my experiences in abuse. Its been beneficial to me even if it never gets published
xxx


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mumof2b
5.00 (Excellent) | May 2007 | mumof2b
I love the this idea

I wrote a similar article "Funny Things kids Say", which Clay then started a group from.  They make such special Keepsakes and are priceless memories. All of my family and my In-Laws live 7 1/2 hours away so they miss out on all the "little" things that the boys do and say. These are a great way for them to still experience it, especially my Nan, who rings all the time to find out what new things they are doing.

I love this idea too!!

Amanda



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      nell18-3
5.00 (Excellent) | May 2007 | nell18-3
I love the this idea
Thanks Amanda
I loved your article on the Funny Things kids Say
Its amazing what kids come up with
xxx


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Becs
5.00 (Excellent) | May 2007 | Becs
I like that

Very cute idea



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      nell18-3
5.00 (Excellent) | May 2007 | nell18-3
I like that
Thankyou
I'm really glad you like the idea
xxx


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hermy
5.00 (Excellent) | May 2007 | hermy
Capturing Time
what a beaut thing to do.....you think of such wonderful things to do....i am sure to copy this one thank you nell......great advice....regards Sandra xxx


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      nell18-3
5.00 (Excellent) | May 2007 | nell18-3
Capturing Time
Thankyou Sandra
Hope it works for you too
My two boys do the same too
xxx


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cazza
5.00 (Excellent) | May 2007 | cazza
capturing time
it is great to write down what the cutest or funniest things the kiddies say,a s they are only little once... we have a book on me at all times and write things down as well

Great advise and tips for other parents helen welldone


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      nell18-3
5.00 (Excellent) | May 2007 | nell18-3
capturing time
It is great to look back on things you have written down
Thankyou Cazza
xxx


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samantha
5.00 (Excellent) | May 2007 | samantha
thats a great idea!
especially since our memories fade as time goes by


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      nell18-3
5.00 (Excellent) | May 2007 | nell18-3
thats a great idea!
thankyou
so often I have been somewhere and wished I had my camera, but to write about it and how I felt is a great way of remembering too
xxx


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