I gave this on his retirement day. He said it helps him feel proud looking back on his career and life. He keeps it by his chair.

I live far away now and I gave this to her on Mother’s Day. She loves the smooth pages and the elegant cover. She told me stories from her childhood she never shared before. Apparently she thought she would be a movie star one day lol. Perfect for moms who deserve the world.

I thought he'd laugh it off. Instead, he said, 'People forget dads have stories too.' Best reaction ever.

I used to buy fancy notebooks and quit after page three. The page limits my rambling in the best way and somehow I say more. Didn’t expect a little book to lower my stress this much.

No joke, she said it lets her think slowly and that matters. Also, she reads me a line and then adds another.

It was the first time I saw my dad speechless. He hugged me. Five stars isn’t enough.

Quick gratitude, quick plan, done.

Came later than expected but once dad opened it, I forgot the delay. He LOVED it and already wrote 5 pages.

The journal showed up and suddenly the photo box came out. There’s a list of names from his army unit. He tapped the page once and kept writing. Now he says, ‘Same time tomorrow?’ and I’m there.

Dad said, ‘This makes me feel seen.’ That’s everything.

Every Sunday we sit together and go through one question. I’ve learned so much about the man behind the ‘dad’.

He said this is the most thoughtful gift he ever got. And he’s not the sentimental type!

Sometimes I catch him smiling to himself while writing. It’s adorable honestly.

Funny thing, I’m actually consistent for once. Also, the routine is small enough to survive travel.

Perfect gift for any mom.