I will be with my children less during this time of transition for us. I would like them to have something from me that will remind them of our connection to each other and that although we are apart they are constantly in my thoughts and I am there for them. The girl 13, has a great voice, likes to draw and sing and dance, hair/make-up as a teen does! The boy 9, enjoys skate boarding and other physical activities and likes to build things and race go carts.
2007-06-23 08:29:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anne 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
My first thought is a framed picture for each. (with you and that child). Maybe one with a recorder. This would be something they would keep forever.
Or you could get them something the two of you can do together or even the three of you. Something to create fond memories- take them to play lazer tag or to the water park.
2007-06-23 08:35:01 · answer #1 · answered by XaXa30 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A memory book with pictures and stories about you and them, including your childhood and theirs. Personalize it for each child. Put special messages for them in it, like " when you are really missing me" "when you need a laugh" "when your feelings are hurt" that sort of thing.
Even though you are not going to be with them as much, your daughter especially needs a mother. Call every day if only to say hello how are you. Email every day. Send cards, send letters. Do everything you can do to keep them in your life daily.
2007-06-23 08:39:33 · answer #2 · answered by tjnstlouismo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make them each a memory book. Doesn't have to be expensive and doesn't have to be big. Just get a notebook and pictures of them (and you) from all their gorwing up years. Tell them how you fell in love with them when they were born, tell them how they are part of you and always will be ... tell them you love them. Write about funny stories ... remind them of big events ... leave part of it blank so they can add on to it with things you send them or memories of their own. For your daughter, you can also mix a CD of songs to comfort her and help her to remember who she is.
Toys and such are fun for a while but these things will keep you in their heart always.
2007-06-23 08:40:05 · answer #3 · answered by BigBadBoo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋