There are certain things people remember fondly from their childhoods. There are other things we forget, even though they were great events, but we smile when reminded of them. While we work to make our children’s lives memorable and happy, they won’t be able to remember every last snowball fight or other simple events that caused them to smile and giggle. Unless…
We can try to capture as many special moments as possible. The truth is that doing so is just as much for parents as it is for children. We don’t necessarily think to take pictures during a snowball fight, but years from now those pictures will be a source of sentimental joy. You’ll delight in remembering playing in the snow with your children as much as they’ll enjoy sharing those photos with their own children. You might even want to have pictures to go along with the stories you will someday tell your grandchildren.
So, start capturing as many moments as possible. These days, there is no reason why we can’t do so. We don’t have to use film, pay to have pictures developed when they don’t turn out, keep track of negatives, or find a place to store all those piles of photos or photo albums.
With digital cameras, we can snap away! Delete the ones that don’t turn out, save some to your computer (they make great desktop wallpaper too), or save them on disks. Disks don’t take up much room at all and you can look through pictures whenever you like as well as printing them or having some printed any time you desire.
Your kids will also have a great time capturing those fun times in photos. While you may not want to let them handle your camera, you can pick up disposable digital cameras and let them try their hands at photography.
The years go by way too fast and kids grow up before we know it, so record as much of this fleeting time as you can. You’ll be glad you did later.
Other resources for capturing/enjoying memorable moments:
Some Twists on Family Movie Night
Make a Video for Distant Friends and Family
Create a Review of this Past Year as a Family
Writing Letters: Is it a Lost Art Form?