My earliest memory is when my little brother was born and my dad came into my pre-school class to show everyone the picture of him. I can also remember watching my mom hold him on the bed later that day. I would have been 4 years old and I believe that me back then was the same person I am now. I believe this because I can still recall the emotions of that day and while I can sort of "see" myself in third person from the memory, I still remember the feelings of being there.
My memory was also in school, but it was during kidnergarten. It was because I was overwhelmed with the thought of being left alone in a new school with a bunch of people I did not know. In a way, our memories are similar because they both happened somewhere where we were not surrounded by those closest to us. However, they also differed greatly because it seems like you remember yours because you were very happy with having a baby brother while I remembered mine because I was so scared.
I feel like your memory is very similar to mine. I was also four years old when my little sister was born and it's the most vivid memory I had of that time. The interesting part is that I, too, feel a strong connection to me back then and who I am now. It's easy for me to see that that child in the memory is me.
My memory is actually very different than yours- it had to do with my grandma and a rocking chair- but I think it's very interesting that you remembered yours because of the emotions you felt, because that was my reason as well. The memory might have faded so it sort of seems 3rd person, but I can still recall it because of the emotions I felt.
Pen Name: Kate102 Your memory is really similar to mine. I also remember the day my sister was born and I can still remember how I felt at the time. Also, I think the excited feelings I had then made me feel closer to my sister in a way. Because I was excited to have a sibling after 6 years of being an only child, I remember feeling responsible and protective of her. I think those feelings are still with me and my relationship with my sister then is similar to our relationship now.
-- Edited by 102intro on Tuesday 20th of October 2009 09:40:49 PM
