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Milestones & firsts

“What's a 'last' you noticed — or only realised afterwards?”

Why this question

The last carry upstairs, the last nap, the last time they reached for your hand at the gate. You rarely know a last at the time; record one when you notice it.

Capturing it in voice

  • ·You don't need quiet. You need now. Record it in the car, on the walk to school, at the foot of the bed.
  • ·Record it on an ordinary day — the background noise of your kitchen is part of the keepsake.
  • ·If they're old enough, hand them the phone and let them answer it themselves. Their phrasing is the treasure; don't tidy it.
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Want to keep the answer in their voice?

One day you’ll want to hear this answer, not just read it. Ask the question tonight and record what comes back — thirty seconds at the foot of the bed is enough.

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