Both myself and Steve are from big families. Not a big deal, some may say. ‘I would love that – why is that a bad thing?’ ask others. Well, let me ask you – have you ever tried to remember every single important date in your small family? Now multiply it.
No matter what, it seems like we are always forgetting birthdays, anniversaries etc. Now in the days of Facebook, it isn’t such a big deal to send a certain cousin a card as a simple Facebook message will suffice but there are still those important people whose birthdays and anniversaries you need to remember. I am one of five children and is Steve. We also have multiple nieces and nephews and whilst we don’t necessarily buy them all presents for important occasions (some are a little too old for that now), remembering the date itself is hard enough as it is.
Now it has rolled into October, we are onto the big run of birthdays – from October to February it seems like everyone is having a birthday in our family although of course that is not the case. We have a variety of calendars dotted around the place but these all seem to host information about Steve’s work pattern or important doctors appointments – that is if we remember to use them at all!
I am determined that we will get on top of these important dates in the future – every October I sit and panic as I try to remember just what dates I need to remember. I need something that will help me remember that I will actually be inclined to use – perhaps a personalised calendar like the ones available here or something similar. Boring everyday calendars and the ones available on my computer and my phone just don’t cut it and I still forget so perhaps something with my family on will actually lead me to remember?
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This made me laugh… and remember the day hubby had to call me from work to double-check the birth dates of the kids, as his benefits plan was changing. I couldn't believe he was unsure about his own kids' birthdays!
I am one of 5 too and struggle to remember everyone's birthdays! My personal planner is good for creating diaries or planners as you get to add all the important dates in and they are not too badly priced either 🙂
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When I was pregnant I forgot my Mum's and i do get hers and dads mixed up with the dates. I need to set myself reminders now as I still have a brain like a fish after giving birth (it's the tiredness honest!)
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