New parents don’t always realize just how fast the time goes by, but little ones don’t stay little for very long. It is important to find ways to preserve all the memories of milestones and important events so you and your children and grandchildren can reflect on them and enjoy them in years to come.
One current trend for capturing memories is through “scrapbooking”. However, some people may be intimidated by the amount of time involved in such a project, or by their perceived lack of artistic skills.
Another popular method is through baby books that can be found at many retail stores. These books are a bit easier to create, since the pages are already printed out and you can just fill in the blanks. However, they don’t leave as much room for creativity, and they don’t always include sections for the particular information you may want to include.
Calendars are a good way to keep track of things you want to record in a baby book or scrapbook at a later date. If you jot down the information or place a sticker on the correct date as the event occurs, it is easy to remember later when you have more time.
Simple scrapbooks purchased in retail stores are good for preserving items such as first birthday cards and party invitations. Rubber cement works well for attaching the cards to the pages since it dries without wrinkling. It is also possible to remove cards if you decide they should be placed differently. Another fun idea is to include bits of wrapping paper and tags from baby gifts, birthday presents, or Christmas gifts. Kids will enjoy having these little momentos of their early years.
Take lots of pictures. Even if you don’t have time to transfer them to albums or organize them chronologically, you’ll have them to look at later. Kids grow and change so fast, and you never get those moments back. Record big milestones, but don’t forget to photograph those little everyday things, too, like the first taste of strawberries that end up from cheek to cheek or the first time they see a flower. Also, remember that smiles aren’t always necessary. Photos of kids pouting in the corner are endearing, too.
Use that video camera! Some people don’t video often because they think it detracts from the moment. However, if the camera is used frequently, kids will be so accustomed to seeing it that it won’t be such a novelty and they’ll act naturally. Remember that it isn’t necessary to tape an entire birthday party—just record small frames of time that you find important. Again, don’t forget to tape the little everyday things, too. My favorite tapes are of my kids playing and singing when they had no idea I was there.
As your children get older and can carry on a conversation, conduct interviews with them and record their answers. This is a good way to remember what was important to them at various ages. Ask qu
Find unique ways to display outgrown baby clothes. One example is to fill a shadowbox with baby shoes. Create keepsake Christmas ornaments out of tiny socks or booties. Piece various articles of clothing together to make a quilt. Stuff T-shirts with fiberfill to create pillows, or frame a special dress or suit. Use your imagination, and the possibilities are endless here.
We all wish we could hang on to those special moments of our children’s lives. If we make a little effort, at least the memories can be around forever.
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