I understand that bloggers can write whatever they choose in their own blog. It is their space after all.
In fact, I champion it.
But are there things that shouldn’t be written?
Especially about your children?
I share here about the hard and the easy of motherhood. Inevitably, those stories involve my children, the people whom I’m mothering.
No matter what I write though, I do my best to respect my children as people.
One day, they will read my words.
I want them to know that I’m proud of them, that I love them.
I would not want them to think that their mother embarrassed them, that at any point, I was ashamed of their actions (or of mine).
This blog here is to honor them.
I understand that bloggers who have written about ‘baby shaming’ and ‘mom shaming’ are doing it in good humor.
“It’s meant to be funny, people! Don’t take it so seriously!”
But anything to do with children, I take damn well seriously.
So today, inspired by my friend and special guest co-host of Memories Captured October, Tracy of Sellabit Mum and her post, Strive For The Happy, Galit and I are happy to be introducing the Baby/ Kid Honoring Edition of Memories Captured.
Tracy, Galit and I would love to see how YOU honor your children this month. Capture a memory of how your children does you proud daily. And of course you are free to link up any beloved memory this month too.
Link up from October 15 to 19 (linky closes at 9pm Eastern)! Please do include a Memories Captured button and/ or link back to any of the hosting blogs.
Do take the time to visit the linker above and/ or below you!
Galit , Tracy and I will be giving away a Signazon product of your choice in this month’s Memories Captured! Signazon offers decals, window decals, yard signs, car magnet signs, and congratulations banners, so link up now and make one of these, yours!
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Standing-ovation-lapping for your awesome, and ohmygoodness all of that CUTENESS!!
So proud to cohost all of this goodness with you and Tracy! xo
Galit Breen ‘s last awesome post..Memories Captured October Linky!
Hee! You’re the best. So is Tracy. I have the bestest friends and co-hosts. Love you both to pieces. xo
I absolutely adore the kid/baby honoring edition of Memories Captured. The three of you are amazing. Truly.
Christine @ Love, Life, Surf ‘s last awesome post..The Two of You
I love it too. It’s really what we do every month, isn’t it? Except Tracy put it into words and into an idea, brilliant lady.
And thank you.
So sweet. I agree. I would never want my children to be embarrassed by the things I write. They both make me so happy and proud everyday. I love this idea!
Barbara ‘s last awesome post..Week-end already?
Thank you Barbara!
Twitter: tatterscoops
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Oh be still my heart! That pictutre just oozes cuteness. Love it! This sounds like so much fun, Alison. I think I’ll join in the fun very soon
Maureen ‘s last awesome post..Majestic Son of Krakatoa
I can’t wait to see your post!
Really – just one little love nibble on him. That is all I want. xo
tracy@sellabitmum ‘s last awesome post..I’m Sorry About That 10 Second Celebration – Memories Captured
Yes, yes you may. xo
Twitter: ashleytaylor76
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What a FANTASTIC idea!
I LOVE it! Just linked up because this is a Memories Captured not to be missed! 
thedoseofreality ‘s last awesome post..Just Shoot Me!
Love that you love this idea. Thanks for linking up!
Hooray for positivity!
Blond Duck ‘s last awesome post..Pie for One
Hooray, indeed!
I LOVE this! Unfortunately, however, I had not yet read this post before I linked up my own and am afraid it doesn’t quite fit with this month’s theme since it’s more about capturing memories of my mom (albeit FOR my daughter, but still…). So, feel free to delete.
In the meantime, I completely agree with you. I consider myself someone who has a pretty wicked, even demented sense of humor, but I just can’t quite get on board with the whole baby-shaming thing. It just seems a bit too exploitative, even if it is only done in harmless fun.
Kristin @ What She Said ‘s last awesome post..Conversations With My Mother
P.S. I want to nom on Scrumplet’s cheeks. Baby smiles in the morning are the BEST way to start the day!
Kristin @ What She Said ‘s last awesome post..Conversations With My Mother
No worries at all! The theme is just a suggestion
I’m glad you are onboard with the baby honoring thing!
LOVE this! I already did my Memories Captured but I am going to do this sometime later in the month (and will absolutely credit the three of you for the idea!) xo
angela ‘s last awesome post..Into the Clouds
That would be awesome!
This is amazing! I love you ladies. I’ll be linking up
sarah @sundayspill ‘s last awesome post..the sunday spill–bringing back the little loves
Yay, can’t wait for your post!
He is awesome. And so big already!
Mirjam ‘s last awesome post..Vintage finds and flowers
He IS so big already!
I do share the vulnerable stuff about my kids (like when they cry), but I hope that when they’re older they’ll find it funny. And I know there will soon come a time when it’s no longer appropriate.
Lady Jennie ‘s last awesome post..Farewells
Crying is totally not the same as shaming
Awesome, you three genius ladies
xo
Runnermom-jen ‘s last awesome post..Letters…
Aw, thanks Jen! Really, it’s Tracy and Galit who are geniuses.
Twitter: CountingKisses
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Just another reason why I love you! Thank for you keeping it real & keeping it positive!! Can’t WAIT to link up this week.
PS could your cutie pie be ANY more adorable?! He melts me!
Amy @ Counting My Kisses ‘s last awesome post..A weekend of fun, from A to Z!
Thank you Amy!! And I LOVE your post.
I love the theme for this month’s Memories Captured and I’ve linked up
And I love the picture of your son, he’s sooo cute!!
Ruth ‘s last awesome post..Creativity of a Child
Thank you Ruth! Loved your post and thanks for linking up!
Awww love this pic of your smallest boy! What a happy boy he is!
Natalie ‘s last awesome post..Walking in a Winter Wonderland
You know what? He truly is. Happy. And he makes all of us happy.
What a beautiful way to phrase it – honoring our children through our writing. Love it, and I couldn’t agree more. I’ll be linking up here on Wednesday.
Melissa ‘s last awesome post..Who needs sleep? {Quinn’s Weekend Adventures}
Thank you Melissa. Can’t wait to read your post!
Love it! I’ll get on it.
Wonderful! Can’t wait to read!
Twitter: copilotmom
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What a wonderful idea! This is something I think about a lot. I always try to respect my children and think of how my actions and words may impact them – in every way, including my blog.
I had already written my Memories Captured post before knowing the theme. But I hope that the one I prepared honours my children and shows the pride that I feel in being their mom.
Kim@Co-Pilot Mom ‘s last awesome post..They Are Brothers
Kim, you honor your children every post you write about them. And I mean that. Thank you for linking up!
Twitter: Jdhonestmom
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This is lovely! I don’t share pictures of my kids (I keep their identities a secret) but I do love your idea!
JD @ Honest Mom ‘s last awesome post..5 Small Steps I’m Taking to Make Everyday Life Less Stressful
Thank you so much!
Love this picture! And the idea behind it- why would anyone want to shame their kids? This is so much better.
Oh this is SO much better, absolutely.
Oh I love this! And Scrumplet is so cute!
Kimberly ‘s last awesome post..A New Me
You’ll link up right?
And thank you!
Changing the energy of the internet, that’s what you’re doing here, A.
No small thing, every ripple is felt, every seed planted.
Thank you.
Alexandra ‘s last awesome post..For The What Just Happened Moments
What an amazing thing to say. Thank you. Really, thank you. xo
Oh my, how he’s grown!
I’ve been enjoying these “sign” post pictures you all have up! Great idea.
Carolyn ‘s last awesome post..Trail Mix Muffins
I’m loving them too!
Love it! I will try to link up tomorrow!
Tinne from Tantrums and Tomatoes ‘s last awesome post..It is officially Fall
Yay! Can’t wait to read it!
That photo is SO cute, oh my gosh. And I love that you ladies have gotten together to honor our children. They deserve it. I just love this whole idea… xo
Elaine A. ‘s last awesome post..Big Foot
They DO deserve it. Every single blog post about them, they deserve it. Thank you for your ever-loving support!
And I bet it’s the world’s most adorable smile, too
Jester Queen ‘s last awesome post..Memories Captured October: The Fair
Oh it is. It’s funny I couldn’t get a smile when I was taking these shots
Twitter: fiercedivablog
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LOVE the theme of this month’s link up. You and Galit and Tracy could not be more perfect hosts for this idea!
ilene ‘s last awesome post..The Big Greasy Dinner
Thank you so much, Ilene!
Twitter: marianinaromero
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So true Alison.
Blog isn’t just a blog, it is the mirror of what we are and what we do in life. It’s about preserving memories, like the happy moments we had with our little ones and loved ones.
I really love this post Alison. I salute you!
Nina@Babbling Little Booties ‘s last awesome post..Unplanned outing with in-laws and friends
Thank you so much Nina! You’re right, it’s about capturing and keeping memories.
Holy cuteness!! I love this link-up and haven’t participated in a while. Great prompt.
Tonya ‘s last awesome post..Last Tuesday
Thank you for your lovely post!
I’m totally with you on self-censoring for the kids’ sake. While I try to let people in and show the personal side of life, I also want the kids to appreciate what’s been put out there about them. Who knows what the end result will be! Can’t wait to link up tomorrow!
Leslie ‘s last awesome post..Help! Bottle vs. Breast Wars
Yes, exactly! Can’t wait to read your post.
Oh, my gosh! What a “feel good” face–and by that I mean that face makes me feel good! Too sweet!
May ‘s last awesome post..Celebrate
Thank you Maya!
What a great idea. I think this is much better than baby shaming. Some times it’s easy to get wrapped up in the hard stuff of motherhood that you forget to honor those precious moments.
Julia ‘s last awesome post..I’m not a housewife
Yes, exactly! And they grow up so quickly, I want to capture as much of the good stuff as possible!