2013 memories

A couple of years ago, I stumbled across the idea to keep a memory jar, in which you deposit little tidbits of happy or funny memories from the year. 

I didn't take a picture of our jar this year, but here's our stash from last year to show you what it looks like:

At the end of the year (or midway through January of the next...) we open the jar and read all the memories. It's a fun glimpse at some silly/happy things we have usually forgotten about and we always have a fun time. 

Some highlights from 2013:

December 1st

Upon discussing John 1:3 for our scripture study ("and without him was not anything made that was made"), Jesse said, 

"Ain't nothin' made that he don't make--that's what that means."

November 16th

Nikolai found the wii remote and figured out how to start the next episode of Daniel Tiger. Pleased, he turned and said "I di-i!" (I did it)

April 15th

A conversation between Jesse and me:

Catherine: I think cookies are my comfort food.

Jesse: Good thing you're good at making them then!

Catherine: Wait...maybe cookies are my favorite food!

December 5th

Jesse is bringing Nikolai down the stairs. Niko is fussing because he wants to brush his teeth.

Jesse: No, it's not time for that. We brush teeth at bedtime. Do you want to go to bed?

Niko: No!

Jesse: Ok, let's go play then. Do you want to play?

Niko: No!

Jesse: Well, those are your two choices, so...

(there's a pause as they size each other up)

Jesse (dramatically): Do you want to rule the world tonight, then?

Niko: 'Kay...

February 14th

Jesse brought me Valentine's day flowers 

Catherine: I like lilies. They're pretty.

Jesse: Yeah, they're like orchids but less aggressive. 

Catherine: Lilies are like, "Hey, I'm pretty!"

Jesse: And orchids are like "All shall love me and despair!"

Here's to another great and happy year :D