Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Capturing Family Memories

 Sometimes, I worry that I’m a candidate for Alzheimer’s. All too often, I walk into a room and stop in my tracks, stand there, and stare into space, wondering why on earth I walked into the room in the first place. I know I had a purpose for walking over here. It’s so frustrating! My kids will ask me, “Mom, did you sign the permission slip? It’s due today” and not only did I forget to sign it, but I can’t even remember where I put it! I fear my memory is failing me. Maybe it’s old age. Perhaps it’s because I have too many things to remember. Or maybe I had one too many adult beverages in my younger days and I killed off a few too many brain cells. Or, most likely, my kids have sucked the smart right out of my head.

 Whatever the reasons, I fear I’m losing my memory and it’s becoming increasingly important to me that I document everything on video so that when I’m old (okay, oldER) and in a home, my kids can show me home movies of them doing the crazy things they do and I can understand just why I have no memory (or hair) left.

 I videotape holidays – opening presents Christmas morning, hunting for Easter eggs, etc. and I videotape those special occasions – baptisms, school band concerts, vacations to Disney World, etc. But my favorite things to record are those ordinary moments. I love to watch old videos of the kids simply playing, or talking to each other. I like to remember how the kids looked when they were little. I love hearing their cute little voices (which weren’t asking for money or car keys) back then. I wish I’d taken more video of my kids over the years and I intend to start recording more now because it’s never too late to start. Plus, I’m creating quite the collection of embarrassing material to show to the kids’ future boyfriends/girlfriends/spouses. Heh heh heh.

 Want to capture your own family memories on video? We’re giving away two Sony Handycams! To enter for a chance to win, simply comment on any Sony-sponsored post (including this one) with an answer to the following question: what’s your favorite family memory? Contest runs through 11:59 p.m. EDT on September 30th, 2012, and you may enter once per post. Contest is open to U.S. residents only.
A big thanks to Sony for sponsoring this campaign. Click here to see more of the discussion.
at

3 comments:

  1. Mis AnthropyMay 25, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    I can't remember my address. Have to look at my license, but can't find my wallet. Left it in my room, but can't find my keys....am I in the right house? Don't know, but certainly not the right mind.

    ReplyDelete
  2. KatieMay 28, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    Over the last couple weeks my husband has started to question my sanity, I have been losing and forgetting everything, leaving car doors wide open,putting important things in my pockets (ie. keys, soother) and then ending up looking around the house for 10 minutes and then slapping myself in head when I realize all along I had them :S

    ReplyDelete
  3. AnonymousMay 28, 2012 at 6:29 PM

    My kids have also sucked the smart out of my head. They're young though and I'm afraid of how much more smart they will suck from me.

    ReplyDelete

This is where you tell me how awesome and funny I am. If you want to tell me how much I suck, you have to use my hate mail form here. http://www.becauseisaidso.com/get-in-touch/hate-mail/ Those are the rules. Oh and I moderate my comments so if your comment doesn't show up immediately, be patient, young Jedi.