Dear Dads, Capture the Moments!

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Dear Dads, Capture the Moments!

by Jessica Carter

Updated: Feb. 23, 2017

Originally Published: Feb. 8, 2017

Every father needs to hear this!

Take a moment to scroll through your camera roll and take stock of the photos you have. If you’re like many moms, your gallery is filled with snapshots of your children, often featuring dad as a supporting character. But what’s likely missing are those cherished images of you with your kids, and that definitely needs to change, as one mom insightfully points out.

Emma Taylor, an Australian mom who runs the blog The Young Parent, recently shared an important reminder on Instagram that every dad (and mom) should heed.

The post features Emma enjoying quality time with her son, Liam, while her newborn daughter, Ava, naps peacefully. The heartfelt caption states, “Dear Dads, capture the moment. Just take the photo. We spend countless hours documenting beautiful memories of you and the kids. So whenever you spot us with our little ones, in a sweet candid moment, take the photo. Cheers, Moms!”

Absolutely! Moms often play the role of the family photographer, which means they frequently miss out on being in the frame themselves. In our smartphone era, dads are perfectly capable of snapping those precious moments, yet many overlook the everyday instances that aren’t tied to special occasions. Emma’s husband captured a simple yet stunning image of her lounging on the couch, gently stroking Liam’s leg—it’s beautiful and something that every mom will treasure as her children grow up.

Let’s not forget, though, that it’s not just dads who are responsible for the lack of “mommy and me” photos. Many of us hesitate when our partners attempt to take candid shots, especially when we feel we don’t look our best. However, it’s essential to let them take the photo anyway. Trust me, I’ve learned this the hard way.

I can count on one hand how many spontaneous snapshots I have with my children. Sure, there are plenty of posed pictures, but those genuine moments of lounging around or playing outside are far too few. I remember when my husband would try to snap a few shots of us together, and I’d awkwardly dodge out of frame because I thought I looked terrible. Eventually, he stopped trying.

Now that my kids are older, I wish I had a treasure trove of pictures akin to Emma’s. As time passes, the memories of those early days slip away, and having visual reminders to look back on would be priceless.

Photos of everyday life are irreplaceable, as Emma wisely points out. Hopefully, her message will inspire more dads to “capture the moment” and encourage moms to embrace those candid shots. For more insights on home insemination and parenting, check out our other posts, like this one on fertility insurance. Also, if you’re considering options for home insemination, resources like Make a Mom can be incredibly helpful.

Summary:

In this engaging piece, Jessica Carter emphasizes the importance for dads to capture candid moments with their children, highlighting how moms often miss being in the frame. Inspired by Emma Taylor’s heartfelt Instagram post, the article reminds parents to document everyday joys and encourages openness to casual photos. Additionally, it provides links to valuable resources for home insemination and fertility insurance.