This is definitely the time of year when people make lists, wish lists. But, what about other kinds of lists can you make with the kids? The Top Three Things I did on Thanksgiving Weekend … or …. My Favorite Toys List … or … What I Liked Best about My Trip to Aunt Francyn’s or Aunt Jayne’s house!
The best part of making lists is that they are reminders for the future … reminders to jog your memory years from now. Wouldn’t it be great to keep a Toy List each year and then when your child is, let’s say, 20, he can look back and remember all those great toys he used to have? I had a book called “My Private Life” that I filled in my favorite movies of a specific year, my favorite clothes. I don’t think it goes back as far as my Poodle Skirt, but that would be fun to know what year I had one!
Try it with the kids … even while sitting at the doctor’s office or waiting for food at a restaurant to “kill” time. But, be sure you save these lists. Maybe keep a folder at home called “Ryan’s Lists” and read them every now and then.