I got this idea a few weeks ago that just popped into my head.
My children are forever drawing all over everything and they are very fond of passing notes to each other in school.
I am also forever wanting to capture some essence of this string of days that is our family life together.
So I thought, what if I just got a blank sketchbook and left it out on the counter for anyone to add to whenever they feel like it.
Quotes from literature and music and quotes from the three year old. Drawings, observations, happenings - whatever strikes anyone's fancy from the silly to the serious to the sublime.
We are all having great fun with this now, and I can only imagine what a treasure it will be years from now. A collective illustrated peek at who we all are at this point in time and what sorts of interesting things sprinkle our days.
Grab a sketchbook and a pen and leave it sitting around invitingly, and see what you get.
As someone wrote on the first page of ours, Dude, this could be an epic book.
Indeed.
This is such a great idea. I want to go to the store this minute to buy one. :)
Posted by: Love2learn Mom | February 04, 2010 at 11:34 AM
What an awesome idea! You know where those idea just pop into your head from, don't you ;) The Holy Spirit has the BEST ideas :)
Posted by: Kelly | February 04, 2010 at 04:40 PM
Great idea! :)
Posted by: Kristyn | February 04, 2010 at 05:40 PM
Kimberlee, that idea takes the cake! Wish I'd thought of that -- about 40 years ago! Love, Nana xox
Posted by: Nana | February 04, 2010 at 06:41 PM
I love it!! Great idea!
Posted by: susan | February 04, 2010 at 07:11 PM
This reminds me of something I use to have when I was single and living in a house w/ several friends (years ago). We called it "the house book". Nothing too creative in the title but, that book and some that came after it became a treasure.
We have something similar to it now. This time the kids and husband are jotting down their thoughts, prayers, intentions, poems...or sometimes a scribble of a name.
Really, it's a great treasure.
Posted by: Elizabeth C. | February 04, 2010 at 09:10 PM
Kimberlee, what a wonderful idea! You know though, you'll have to make multiple copies of it at the end page? Keep it safe and well for it will become a family heirloom over time. Fabulous drawings too, talented family. God Bless!
Posted by: Renee | February 04, 2010 at 11:21 PM
Kimberlee,
What a great idea! You give me such encouragement as a homeschooler. Thank you for your wonderful blog and for sharing all your ideas.
Posted by: gretchen | February 05, 2010 at 12:13 PM
what a brillant idea for the making of this family treasure of rememberance!!
Posted by: theresa In Alberta | February 06, 2010 at 07:32 AM
Dear Kimberly,
This is truly inspirational.
I love it and want to try it.
I do notice that you ahve very talented drawing children. I am not so good at it but I will add my share to our Journal.
Thank you for sharing and helping us build memories
God Bless
Posted by: Gae | February 06, 2010 at 09:50 AM
What a wonderful idea, thank you for sharing...we may just have to give this a try!
Posted by: Kathi Bailey | February 06, 2010 at 01:19 PM
Brilliant! Thank you for this sweet idea. I'm going to get the sketchbook ASAP.
Love the bits I saw in this little window of your life.
Posted by: laura | February 06, 2010 at 10:06 PM
I am going to implement this. Thank you! We keep a family dream journal and quotes journal, but this would be a wonderful alternative or addition. Thanks!
Posted by: Christy B. | February 07, 2010 at 12:19 PM
Great Idea, Thank you!
Posted by: Becky | February 08, 2010 at 07:34 AM
Went over to Josiah's blog (my children are thrilled with his new posts!) and was very impressed with the "notes" being passed. ;) Kateri's retelling of the Princess Bride is priceless. I love the age of three!
Posted by: Kristyn | February 12, 2010 at 07:32 PM
I LOVE THIS SO MUCH!
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