They never ask the right questions
Write stories from your life for the kids
One day, long after you are gone, the kids will be sitting around and someone will say: I wish I had asked Dad about …
The best thing you can do, is write down the memories that mean the most to YOU. You don't have to be a great writer. You could even do a video. You don't have to plan a big book, just could write little stories one at a time.
Here are some ideas to get you started:
Family Memories: Your childhood, parents, siblings, and grandparents. Tell about your heritage. Give the names you know. Tell about the things that made you laugh, or the times you were scared. Don't forget traditions! How did they change?
Career Memories: Include successes and challenges. Tell about your hopes, what you learned about yourself.
Love and Relationships: How did you meet your first love? What were you feeling? What did you learn from your relationships? What did you learn about yourself?
Travel Memories: It's not just about vacations, but those could be great memories. What about the times you had to move? The times you headed out on a road trip, even if a short one.
Life Lessons: Describe your values, what lessons you learned through experience — even lessons learned the hard way. What guidance would you give to the kids today?
