25 Photos Every Parent Should Capture of Their Kids Before Age 10 (PHOTOS)
We know, we know -- they grow up too fast. Everything from first words to first fights to first "I love yous" are crammed into those first ten years of your kids' lives. There's no way your brain is big enough to remember all that ... but that's what cameras are for, right?
There are some shots you know you have to get because they're the same ones your mom took of you, but there are some that you might miss without a little prompting. But we've got you covered: Here are 25 moments that'll happen before your kids turn 10 that you can't forget to capture.
Do you have any moments you'd add to the list?
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Celebrate in Style
They're going to have a whole lifetime of birthdays, but the first is so big that you don't want it to get lost in the mix. If you're going to celebrate in style (we're talking hats, cakes, and big messes), you're going to need some photo proof.
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BFFs
Before pets and friends come along, kids have stuffed animals. Chances are that they're not going to believe you in 20 years when you try and tell them that they literally never left their stuffed animal's side. Get the photo proof now that you'll need to convince them.
Step One Step Two
Okay, okay, so your baby's ACTUAL first steps will probably be enough of a surprise that you won't be able to catch them on camera, but that's totally fine -- as long as there's some footage of them tottering around, it'll be enough for you later on. And the longer you wait, the more time you have to plan a creative shoot.
Tots and Their Toys
Walking across a living room after a 2-year-old has been there is like wading through a swamp with crocodiles and LEGOs and no telling what you're going to step on next. We know. We also know that you're going to miss those toys someday, or you're at least going to forget how much your kid loved them and how much you hated them.
Initiate Phase Two
You're undoubtedly sick of your kid's phases while they're in them, but one day you're going to want photo proof to show them of just how much they loved dinosaurs. Guaranteed.
Are You One, Are You Two ...
The biggest challenge in a little kid's life is blowing out all of the birthday candles on the cake. It's probably a good idea to take a photo to remind them of that later in life when they're facing the challenge of getting into college or finding a job.
A Place of Their Own
The first space that your children can make their own will be important to them for the rest of their lives, but it'll also change quickly as they grow up. You'll want to get a photo of them in their first big kid room with all the stuff they love ... just so you don't forget.
Mini Monet
Sure, you'll save all those paintings and put them somewhere ... but who actually remembers where? A photo saves it so much better AND you get a reference for how old they were at the time. That'll come in handy later on when you're writing about the paintings for their first art gallery opening. Trust us!