Tuesday, February 22, 2011

An Un-named Tuesday Post...

I'm thinking it would be cute to chronicle my day, my week, my feelings, in short little notes to the people I love. You know, like in my Valentine's post last week? I just love how that turned out and think it would be fun to have something like that for each week.

I think I'm going to call it something cute...Tuesday Notes...or Tuesday Letters...or Dear Whoever on Tuesday...or That One Tuesday Thingy...Oh well, I don't have a fun name for it *sigh* But I think it'll be a weekly addition to the blog.

You know how sweet grandmas and wise mothers are always saying, "That's so cute, you should write that down to remember it." Well, I admit I always think, "Psshhhh I'll never forget that." But guess what?! Lately, I've been finding myself asking my husband, "Who was it that said...? Who was it that use to...? Do you remember that one time when {insert kid here}, no wait it was {insert other kid here}, no wait maybe it was {insert the kid that was first named here}..." I guess what I'm trying to say is I need to write more of those little things down. To remember it.

Sooo....
Introducing...

The Yet to be Named Tuesday Letter to the People I Love for the Purpose of Chronicling Things That I Will Inevitably Forget
(yeah, um, I don't like that name either)

Dear Jeremiah,
Thanks for helping with the dishes today.
You know how much I hate them.
Love,
Ali

Dear Ashlynne,
It was so nice to sit in Parent Teacher Conference
today and hear how awesome you are....even if I already knew.
Love,
MaMaMaMadre



Dearest Brinton,
You have laryngitis.
It's funny to hear you talk.
Tomorrow I'll teach you to bark like a seal.
Love,
Mommy

Dear Elise,
I make believe that it drives me nuts
when I have to pick out your clothes
every morning because you are too warm
and cozy in your bed to do it yourself.
But, the truth is....
I LOVE that you still
want me to help you. The day you stop needing
me is the day that tears will fall like rain
from my eyes.
Love,
Your Cupcake Mommy

Julianna,
Today you wore a bright blue top,
denim skirt, navy blue tights, black church shoes,
and a pink hairbow. You looked fabulous.
Love,
Mommy

Liam,
Today I got frustrated while making cupcakes.
I said, "I guess I'm not the culinary genius
that I thought I was!"
To which you answered,
"You a genius mommy, yes you are."
Thank You
Love
Your Mommy--The Genius

Aidan-Bug,
10 minutes is not a proper nap.
However, I think you're teething so I'll let it slide this time.
Love,
Mama

4 comments:

J. said...

this is an INCREDIBLE idea alida! i love your stuff. it always brightens my day. or night. now i will go to bed laughing inside(so i don't wake up clark) and with a huge smile plastered on my face. thanks. and lubs. (i think thats a cute typo so i'm leavin' it.)

Rochelle said...

such a great idea. i might steal it. okay, i am definitely stealing it. consider yourself warned.

p.s. you should move to cleveland so we can be next door neighbors, okay?

MOMster said...

This sure is an awesome idea. I rather like it. Tuesday Thingy. I think you should leave the name as that. Oh and I'm SO happy you found my blog again!!! When I saw that comment from you, I did a jig in my kitchen. Seriously. I was pretty stoked. :D

Lucky to be the mom said...

Dear Alida,
YOU are a wonderful mommy. I love the way you talk to your children. I love the balance in nurturing and encouraging self sufficiency.
I'm grateful for your friendship!
Love,
Denise