The Write Stuff

Memories. Misty, watercolor memories.

Do these long forgotten lyrics harken back to the early days of your new life as a mother? Unless you are still in the thick of it, memories of those newborn days (and nights) may be a bit, um, foggy.

Well, we have some news for you. Soon enough, the preschool memories will start to get a bit fuzzy, too. You can try to capture it all on film, but pictures and videos will only preserve so much. The best way to remember all the stuff you keep saying you’ll never forget is to write it down.

Cori Howard and Randi Chapnik Myers know that putting pen to paper takes a bit more skill and bravery than pointing and shooting. That’s one reason they started The Momoir Project. Described as part writing group, part literary salon, The Momoir Project offers writing classes specifically designed for mothers seeking to express themselves, share their experiences and capture their memories of nurturing their children. Some women have been so inspired they have gone on to have their work published. If you love the idea of reading what other mothers have to say about the highs (and lows) of becoming a parent, we remind you of our previous recommendation, Between Interruptions: 30 Women Tell the Truth About Motherhood. Cori edited this amazing compilation of essays about motherhood which was the inspiration behind starting the Momoir Project. The Momoir Project will be offering a new series of classes in Toronto on Monday nights from 6:30 to 8:30 pm starting on April 20 and running for six weeks. The session costs $420 and will give you all the skills (and confidence) you need to become your family’s official biographer.

Good to know: If you don’t think you can line up childcare to get out to a class, The Momoir Project also offers classes via Skype.

So put that pen to paper (or work away on that keyboard) and put the mom into memories. It’s like writing yourself a letter that you will read over and over again.

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