Works For Me: Mother's Notebook

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Next time I'm asked for my best advice for mombloggers, I have a new resource I'm going to recommend.

The publishers of Writing Motherhood (by Lisa Garrigues) sent me a copy of their book to review.  And while it's not a resource about blogging, it's purely about content and writing--an extremely important element in a successful blog.  It's geared entirely toward women who are looking for creative ways to express the ups and downs of motherhood, and it's full of practical advice and some really good writing prompts.  Books about writing sometimes fall flat, honestly--it's a hard skill to teach someone.  But this book delivers helpfully concrete tips, like this one, from page 28:

In my experience, writing to a time limit prompts me to speedwrite, helping me outrun my inner critic, while writing to a page count encourages me to freewrite, letting me fall into the rhythm of my breath as I find my own pace.  You decide what works for you,  But whether you write for two pages or fifteen minutes, once you begin, try not to stop until you reach the finish line.

One of the most practical tips I took with me--and one I've implemented in my own life--is the idea of a "mother's notebook".  It's little more than a journal, really, and I've adapted the author's recommendations for this notebook to fit my own life.  I'm keeping it as a record of our daily events--the things that are too private or too routine to write in a blog post.  I'm not worrying about form or even complete sentences, I'm just jotting down events and emotions I want to reminder.  And I'm trying to do it every day.  I think that, especially when you're a blogger, having a private place to write is actually quite therapeutic.

I highly recommend Writing Motherhood, especially if you're interested in honing your skills as a writing mom.

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[The Diaper Diaries]

And guess who just got a $10 Amazon gift certificate today?

Um, that would be me, BTW.

[Amy @ MomsToolbox]

Sounds like something to add to my wish list for Christmas...

And I agree with your takeaway tip... Keeping a private journal for writing just for myself and God is a great tool for me, as well. There are just some things I need to get out, but not share.

[Kirsty]

Thanks for the reminder. I keep meaning to do this more consistently. That amazingly funny/touching/exasperating moment that you just know you will never forget is often gone just hours later :( I will get that notebook more handy! Thanks :)

[Buzzings of a Queen Bee]

I really like the idea of a mother's notebook. I recently bought cute little notebook to record my daughter's sayings and quirks (she's two), but maybe will expand it to record a bit more. I do think that frequently I am inhibited to write my heart because I am busy thinking about what other people will say when they read it. A mother's notebook would maybe be the remedy for that. Thank you! :)
Carrie

[Rachel]

A mother's notebook is a great idea. I tried to record little details early in my son's life, and I did pretty well until he became a toddler and I found myself running more than writing. It would be great to get back in the habit!

[Peanut]

I really like that idea. And I'm definitely going to take a look at that book. I find I am full of feelings about this motherhood thing, but have difficulty trying to figure out how to get them out into words that others will understand. I have been keeping a notebook handy just to write stuff down, but didn't think to use it also as a private journal. That is a very good idea. And I like that it doesn't have to be organized.

[Crayl]

I realize now that the warnings are true, you start forgetting things. A mommy journal is a brilliant idea.

[Joanna]

That seems like a great book for me to read. I struggle with writing on a daily basis...its all I can do to keep my blog going.

[Lisa @ Stop and Smell the Chocolates]

I do like the mother's notebook idea. Blogging has helped to remember some of the special moments, but there are many that have already become fuzzy memories because I never wrote them down.

[Heather]

I need to do this. Thank you for the idea! It's amazing the things you swear you'd NEVER forget. All those cute things they say or do...

[Runningamuck]

That book sounds like it's right up my alley. I'm going to go check it out. Thanks! =0)

[Stretch Mark Mama]

I am totally cracking up at the "election posts" line, imagining all sorts of snarky sneaky WFMW tips. Course, none so funny that I'd type them here. But in my own strange world? I had a nice chuckle. (Don't mind me. Just goin' to my Happy Place.)

[Sarah]

Great book. I will definitely have to check it out. I used to be a prayer journaler before blogging. Time to get back on track and remember who wants to hear my thoughts the most - God!

Tune into Martha Stewart today to see celebrity bloggers Perez Hilton and others. I'll be live blogging from the audience.

Take care and have a great day!

[BusyMom]

I keep a personal journal. Not only is it therapeutic when I am trying to work through something in my head, it is a great resource to go back to when I am trying to do scrapbooking (although time limits me here) so that I can put more information into the journaling and remember those funny little stories that might have slipt my mind otherwise.

[chocolatechic]

I don't journal.....much.

I feel guilty when I don't get around to it.

[J]

I keep a personal journal along with my blog and it is nice - I don't always get around to writing as much as I do with my blog but it definitely is nice to have someplace to put my most personal thoughts.

Sounds like a great book - can't wait to check it out!

[Lori Drumm]

Love WFMW! Thanks so much!

[SheilaG]

I keep a journal in my purse all the time so I can jot down notes (and later blog about them!) and keep track of all my appointments! It's great!

Visit To Love, Honor and Vacuum today!

[The Happy Housewife]

I need to do this. I have several notebooks laying around the house for this purpose, but I can't seem to start!
Toni

[Patrice]

Really getting into WFMW! Great post!

[nottryingforaboy]

I messed up- you can delete the first one if you haven't already at #110.

[Elizabeth]

I like that idea!

[Terri]

Thanks for the great writing tip!

[Donna]

I have the best of intentions when it comes to journaling, but with two preschoolers at home, I haven't yet found the balance of time and energy. The book sounds great...maybe it's what I need to get motivated! I love to write!

[mom2my9]

This book sounds wonderful! Thanks for the recommendation!

[Michelle]

This is my first WFMW post and I'm excited! I can't wait to check out some of the other ones as well!

[rachel]

I really like the mother journal. I'm doing a variation on this. I (occasionally--I'm not very good at it!) write my kids a note in "their" book. I include things I want them to know when they grow up that I might forget (or not be here) to tell them. I just use cheapy composition books. It works for me.

[Kathy]

This is a money saving tip for Starbucks lovers!

[Blue Castle]

That sounds like a neat idea. Thank you for sharing.

[Ginny]

I've tried doing similar things before, but always quit. I really need to start this up again. Thanks for the reminder!

I can't get Mr Linky to show up, here is my WFMW post http://scrappyd.blogspot.com/2008/09/works-for-me-wednesday-chore-help.html

[The Roost]

Thanks for that resource. I so need it! :)

[Tonya]

Thanks for sharing!! Great ideas.

[Kim]

The Mr. Linky isn't showing up for me either. : ( So sad.

Here's my rookie post...

http://rainydaydiamonds.blogspot.com/2008/09/up-and-down-and-all-around.html

[Donna @ The Frugal Mom Blog]

This sounds like a great idea. After cleaning out our storage area for an upcoming tag sale, I discovered scraps of paper in my scrapbooking totes filled with little snippets of what the kids were doing and saying a few years ago. I wish I had recorded them better. A journal might be the way to go!

[Kerry]

Where is Mr. Linky?

http://ourfamilyisgreat.blogspot.com/2008/09/god-save-me-from-apples.html

[Kristin]

my husband and i keep a journal together for each of our kids - we record funny sayings and events that the kids say or do. we also write our "thoughts" to them to read on their own someday. it's amazing how quickly we can forget!

[Kirstin]

Yes, Mr. Linky is missing for me as well.

[Brooke]

I have many notebooks. I have one for each of my 4 children that I have kept since birth with stories about them.
I have a "happy" notebook with an ongoing list of things that make me happy for those days when I forget I am happy. (motherhood can do that sometimes.)
I have a quote notebook.
I have a notebook from when I was a missionary in Guatemala for 18 months in which I wrote something I learned every day.
These are in addition to my journal and my blog. Obviously I am committed to keep memories written down since my memory is like swiss cheese.

[Gwen]

I can't see how to put in a nice tidy link, but I jumped on the WFMW bandwagon today, right here: http://bletheringplace.blogspot.com/2008/09/works-for-me-wednesday.html
Thanks!

[Kathy C.]

That's a great idea, even if you're not a "writer" or aspiring one, to write down thoughts, experiences, etc... throughout your mothering years. I wish I had thought of that 19 years ago!!! :)
Have a blessed day!

[Ryann]

Mr. Linky is missing for me too, so here is the link to my WFMW post.

http://birdiesaystweet.blogspot.com/2008/09/i-used-to-go-to-mcdonalds-and-order.html

[Lisa]

Am I the only one for whom Mr. Linky has disappeared?? You're not closing links until 8 tonight, right? It seems to have disappeared at 8 ths morning...

[Lindsay @ Passionate Homemaking]

Alas for Mr. Linky...

Here is my WFMW post...

Simplifying your Wardrobe
http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2008/09/simplifying-the-wardrobe-part-1.html

[Gwendolyn]

I love this idea! I may end up doing this INSTEAD OF blogging if the blog gremlins don't leave my blog alone. LOL

[Amy]

Ok, it seems Mister Linky is down everywhere...that's both a relief...and frightening..

[barb]

No Mister Linky...Oh no!!

[Chel - An Abiding Branch]

I am a day late and a dollar short. I am sharing on Hair Care! lol. I should have had this one last week.
Anyway, that book sounds wonderful! Do you charge to edit? Is that your profession, forgive me for not know if that is so. I am a writing, reading, teaching, speaking, ministry co-founding, full time working and going back to school mom! I need HELP!
Chel

[Chel - An Abiding Branch]

Here is my post:
http://abidingbranch.blogspot.com/2008/09/im-gonna-wash-that-right-outta-my-hair.html

[Erica M]

Check out my WFMW Post!

http://www.fishbowlsense.com/?p=83

[Phoebe]

I thought I was just crazy when i didn't see Mr. Linky, until I realized I wasn't the only one. What a relief!

Here is my WFMW post nonetheless on grocery shopping.
http://gettingfreedom.blogspot.com/2008/09/works-for-me-wednesday.html

[sh]

No Mr. Linky for me either. But an urgent "Backwards" edition.
Need ideas for elder care --

http://journeytofrugal.blogspot.com/2008/09/elder-care-ideas-needed.html

[Mama Squirrel]

Here's my link to "Spicy, not Messy": http://deweystreehouse.blogspot.com/2008/09/spicy-not-messy.html

[Jenny]

I can't find where to put the links either:
here's mine:
http://mamaliscious.blogspot.com/2008/09/works-for-me-wednesday.html

[Amy]

I too keep a journal for my son. I record the silly things he says, special accomplishments and anything else that I want to remember.

Here's a link to my WFMW post on making a fruit fly trap.

http://shoutingforha.blogspot.com/2008/09/pests.html

[Tonya]

Where are you Mr. Linky????

Here is my WFMW:

http://smalltownlouisianagirl.blogspot.com/2008/09/works-4-me-wednesday-plan-your-own.html

[Herb of Grace]

Oh good. There IS a problem with Mr Linky... I think I may have gotten my link up before it crashed, but I couldn't find it when I went to look and then, boom! Mr Linky was gone... So here's my link (cheap dates)

http://theforsheyfour.blogspot.com/2008/09/cheap-dates-work-for-me.html

[Lisa]

Mr. Linky ~ it's only 8 AM, hon!

[Fuschia]

Here's my post on s*x education at home.

Mr. Linky, please come out to play!!

[Fuschia]

Um...duh! http://livinginthelandofpink.blogspot.com/2008/09/wfmw-sx-ed-at-home.html

[Fuschia]

Um...duh! http://livinginthelandofpink.blogspot.com/2008/09/wfmw-sx-ed-at-home.html

[Katey]

Read about the wonderful run-and-jump couch!
http://havingfunathomeblog.blogspot.com/2008/09/run-and-jump-couch.html

[uppervalleymom]

My WFMW post is up, even if Mr. Linky is not!

Find out more about using Google Alerts as a way to find out about shopping deals (and other stuff):

http://www.kidsmealcrowd.com/2008/09/works-for-me-wednesday-find-deals-and.html

[Rhen @yestheyareallmine]

Poor Mr. Linky.
Here is my WFMW post- http://yestheyareallmine.wordpress.com/2008/09/17/wfmw-dryer-sheets/

[Steph @ Problem Solvin Mom]

Yoo Hoo...Mr. Linky? :)

Here's my post for this week:
http://problemsolvinmom.blogspot.com/2008/09/in-effort-to-be-frugal-and-free-up-some.html

Keeping lunches cool - it works for me!

Happy Wednesday, everyone!
Steph

[Amanda]

I can't see Mr. Linky. Here is my WFMW about making your own Febreze:

http://horvath1112.blogspot.com/2008/09/works-for-me-wednesday-make-your-own.html

[Hope@Pinkadoodledoo]

Oh, I do hope Mr. Linky comes back. Where has he gone? Works for Me Wednesday is just not the same without him. :(

Here's my link...
http://pinkadoodledoo.blogspot.com/2008/09/works-for-me-wednesday-weight-loss.html

[barb]

here is my post...
http://sistersforsaving.blogspot.com/2008/09/works-for-me-wednesday_17.html

Have a great day!

[:: Suzanne :: Adventures in Daily Living ::]

What happened to Mr. Linky?

I'm sharing my enthusiasm for my new recent comments widget.

[Rachel]

I'm seeing it just fine now!

[Heather L.]

What a wonderful resource! Thanks for sharing!

[Grateful for Grace]

I like this idea a lot. It would help with my scrapbooking. My memory fails me so often, but I could refer back to this notebook. Thanks!!

[Kim]

I love the idea of keeping a journal. My grandmother did this daily, and wrote prayer requests (and answers to prayer) in it as well. After she passed, we grandkids each got one of the notebooks she kept. It was such an encouragement and inspiration to me even years later. It does our faith well to chronicle God's work in our lives!

[Taryn]

Has there ever been a Pregnancy and Childbirth Works for Me Wednesday? One where people can share their pregnancy and labor tips? I would LOVE that, as a new mom at 7 mos. pregnant. Just a suggestion.

[Farrah]

I'll have to check out the mother's journal sometime. Right now I do have a private journal tucked into my Bible cover case since I know nobody ever ventures into my Woman's Bible...Thanks for sharing!

My WFMW post on the (IIS) Important Information Station is here: http://wifeandmomof3.net/?p=185

Farrah

[Mandy]

Oh I just started this with the girls. We started at the beginning of summer but it quickly got put to the wayside. Now we fit it in right after homework while we are still in the groove. Can't wait to read them 10 years from now. I mean I can wait, but you know what I mean....

[Anissa@Hope4Peyton]

Holy cow, I'm using her tip and I didn't even know it! I always carry a little pink journal with me, to capture the feel of a moment or a turn of phrase that thrills me. Plus, if I do have a must-blog moment early in the day you can bet your butt that I'll forget what was so darn funny by the time I sit down to the computer.

[Boysmum2]

Family are always important and even though they are there all the time, we still need to be reminded everynow and then.
Thanks for the reminder, even though I am lucky enough to be reminded everyday this week with my wedding on Saturday

[Amber]

This is my first time particpating, though I have been reading these for a long time!

http://amberschmitt.blogspot.com/2008/09/works-for-me-wednesday-daily-tasks.html

[kristine]

i stock up on composition notebooks for all my todo and my ideas! i love ur site!

kristine

[ann henley]

On Sept. 11th I posted about my notebooks that I keep on each child! You will be so happy if you do this because it's hard to remember all of the little things our sweet ones do!

[Leigh B.]

I really enjoy WFMW....I just wish I could come up with a way that works for me so that I could have time to read them all!

[Michelle]

Sorry about the bad link... new to this and learning. I'll do better next week!

[Tiffany]

i keep trying to be part of works for me wednesday but it's not working these past two weeks. Any reason why?? I want to play too! :)