documenting memories you've forgotten

[craftytam]

Someone I follow on Instagram (it might have been Becky Higgins?) recently posted a question from someone who emailed her.

I took a screen shot of this because this is so my situation. I thought I'd share it because I'm sure some of you are feeling the same. I also thought maybe we could share ideas on how to handle this.

The gist of the question was how to document and journal photos or memorabilia that at the time was important, but she didn't keep notes, and now she doesn't remember the details.

I am SO in this boat. I always thought I'd remember, but now when I look at the photos, I have good feelings, but that's about it. Why were we laughing in the kitchen at Grandma's house? Why was the child mad and why did I take a picture of it? Ugh!

The two answers that were shared were:

1-Be vague. Just use the photos.

2-Focus on journaling whatever comes to mind now.

Do you have any other ideas?