What I'm working on right now (11/21/2008)

Family is my number one priority. I think raising my kids is the most important thing I will ever do and my biggest contribution to society. I want to remember the details of the kids growing up because I tend to forget things. Consequently, everything I’m working on right now is related to documenting as much of our lives as I can while still actually experiencing the present. It’s a hard balance for me. I’m such a perfectionist that I want to get it all and I want it to be perfect! Currently I’m taking a digital photography class at the Art Institute to learn how to take better pictures so I don’t have to spend as much time in Photoshop Elements editing. I’m also taking the Stories in Hand Class at JessicaSprague.com for ideas to help me get my thoughts and memories down on paper to make my scrapbooks more meaningful. Also, I’m working on Michael’s School Album in a Snap! It’s a book I’ll make now and then add pictures, etc. for each school year beginning with Preschool. I’m switching over to Stacy Julian’s photo organizational method (from chronological date order) which is centered on categories and events and lends itself to inspiring creativity and recognizing themes in your/your family’s life. And last, I’m in the organizing/gathering materials stage of creating A Little Book about Your Name for each of the kids. It will include things such as why the child’s name was chosen, the meaning of their name, nicknames, and family surname. There is a poem by Edgar Guest I may include as well titled “Your Name.”