I want to remember how Jackson pronounces his brother’s name. For a long time, Joshua was just “Bubba”, but now he’s “Doshua” with a strong emphasis on the “w” sound toward the end. I love it.

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I want to remember Abby Kate’s mischievous streak. Here lately her thing is to swat me on the bottom as I walk by. I turn around quickly and she squeals and takes off running in the opposite direction.

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I want to remember how excited my kids get at the prospect of Christmas coming. I know this age will pass all too quickly and soon enough the magic of Christmas (and Halloween and all the other holidays for that matter) will change for them. But we’re at that special stage where they’re really into it and I want it to last as long as possible.