Being a mum is an overwhelming role, no doubt about that. Because of the things we all have to do, we forget the little nuggets of advice we use everyday of our lives. Or we miss the little precious moments that will soon pass us by. Or we forget the things we want to pass on to our kids when they grow up.
Times like these, it is advisable to keep a little journal for yourself. You can be as open as you want and write as long or as short (tweet-like) entries as you want. These bits and pieces of information will help your little one understand you as a person, not just as a mother, when they’re older. You can write advice that he/she might need when she reaches a certain age. Communication is sometimes difficult, depending on what kind of background you have. There are parents who doesn’t like confrontation or talking face to face. Why not try and write down things that you know you will have a hard time saying to your children when they grow up?
Not a writer? It doesn’t matter. Just be yourself. It’s a journal, not a novel. Bad handwriting like me? Then type your ideas and print them out. It’s easy to bind loose pages these days – you can even find bookbinding services online so you don’t need to get out of the house.
Who knows, maybe one day your child will do the same thing to her/his child and even pass on the journal you gave them. It’s a good way to start a family heirloom.
