Making Memories

Making memories with one’s family starts with being present. The following activities helped our family create lasting memories over the years:

The Decision That Started It All

When my oldest child was four, our family made the decision to get rid of all our battery-operated and electric toys. We also got rid of our television.

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How We Spent Our Days

having tea parties
playing dress up
building wooden train tracks
making mud pies in the backyard
filling long car trips with stories and conversation
playing board games
doing Unit Studies
baking cookies
building with blocks
putting together puzzles
going on long walks
doing art projects
reading books
building blanket forts
creating puppet shows
playing the piano
learning about our ancestors
doing “mystery stations” at the kitchen table
playing with friends at the park
creating new family traditions

The Best Decision

Today, with a dozen photo albums filled with priceless family memories, I’m reminded that getting rid of our electronic toys and television fifteen years ago was one of the best decisions ever made by our family.

Some say it’s not possible to raise children today without electronics.

I’m here to tell you, it is.

Scriptures

“Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward.” Psalm 127:3

“He gives the barren woman a home, making her the joyous mother of children. Praise the Lord!” Psalm 113:9

“She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:” Proverbs 31:27-28

Quotes

“Cleaning and scrubbing can wait ’til tomorrow, for babies grow up, we’ve learned to our sorrow. So quiet down cobwebs, dust to go sleep. I’m rocking my baby, and babies don’t keep.” ~ Ruth Hulburt Hamilton

“Each day of our lives we make deposits in the memory banks of our children.” ~ Charles R. Swindoll

“The trick is to enjoy life. Don’t wish away your days, waiting for better ones ahead.” ~ Marjorie Pay Hinckley