Young children are highly energetic life forces. Between infancy and school days in kindergarten, your toddler is often fully involved in massive actions and activities. Sometimes your child will barely allow you to slow down enough to take a deep breath before it’s off to another “movie” stunt.
In one moment, your little boy is the angelic child with great innocence, and in a matter of seconds he’s transformed into a heap of horror! Such energetic and tireless days are mixed with endless explorations, comical episodes and crazy mayhem. It’s all these infuriating, frustrating, endearing moments in between that make their way onto the pages of your scrapbook like little movies starring your precious little boy.
Would you trade such unforgettable moments for others? Probably not. So save these experiences before they are gone in an instant. One minute your toddler is two years old, the next he’s four, and before you know it, you’ll be wondering, “Where has my little girl/boy gone?”
In addition to letting photos take center stage in your scrapbook, don’t miss out on the most important aspect of journaling. With the right caption, the star quality of a page will shine through even with very little embellishment.
Quick, grab your always-ready camera and capture as many amazing scenes as you can of your little hero or heroine on the ultimate escapade! Camera 1,2,3! The camera has started rolling…
A) “A day in the life of little boys”
Devote a page to a typical day in your child’s life. Young children are busy human beings. Document your daily activities by chronicling your routine for a day. If you faithfully make a scrapbook of that theme over the years, you can even spot the changes that have morphed over the years.
B) “I can’t live without bedtime stories”
Young children can be devoted lovers of stories. You’ve probably lost count of the number of times you’ve recited the same stories over and over again. But for your toddler, it’s like hearing the story for the first time. When a bedtime story has gripped your child’s heart, you can’t let the matter rest until he or she gets their way. Take pictures of your child flipping through storybooks, staring at the pages, or together with Dad reading a story to your child. A page that records your child’s fascinating and favorite bedtime stories deserves a place in your scrapbook.
C) “Episodes of fear of eating”
Eating is often a messy and messy affair when it comes to young children, especially when they are left alone. There is basically no sense of etiquette to speak of. It is about dipping the dirty face in the bowls or plates, with the sauces spreading all over the face, and the remains of food scattered on the tables and floors. However, the way your child eats makes a dish look totally delicious. Consider making a page about your child’s step-by-step process for devouring a bowl of spaghetti, or your child curiously trying out different foods or snacks as a food review.
D) “Mini Home Destroyer”
To satisfy their innate curiosity about their worlds, the little children left remains of houses in their path. Covering a cereal box and scattering hundreds of pieces on the kitchen floor, madly scribbling markers on chairs and walls, scattering books and toys all over the place without a care in the world, toddlers are capable of so much more. And when they partnered with their brother in crimes, the destruction tripled. Of course, you’d rather cry than laugh at that moment. But these will become funny stories in hindsight. So yes, put aside the mischievous exploits of your little boy too.
E) “I special and unique”
Young children are shaped by their environments as well as their inherited character traits. By noting your child’s preferences and reactions to people, things, and events, you’ll get clues to your child’s uniqueness. Making a scrapbook of these evolving personality traits would document your child’s rapid development as a unique individual. Photos that show your child caught in various expressions or moments of carelessness will reveal different sides of your child. A child’s personality is like a canvas, painted in many different colors and shades.
F) “Playing is serious business”
With an abundant supply of pure energy, your child will probably remind you of an object in constant motion. Capture a series of such moves in a single game day, or collect a series of photos of your child playing different games and activities. A child’s job is not to win, but to play. Playing with others on the playground, discovering how to use the computer, stacking building blocks, creating the first work of art, the game is serious business for young children. These scrapbook pages will reveal the creative workings of your child’s mind.
G) “There are also family and friends”
Family and friends are influential presences in a young child’s life. Documenting special relationships or moments your toddler has with others will remind you how much others love him. Like grandma’s little kitchen helper baking cookies, like grandpa’s ardent student in star constellations, a loving older brother hugging his little sister, all of this speaks of love in abundance. Even the innocent hands and sweet hugs exchanged between inseparable friends are poignant moments for the pages.
H) “Wild Wild World Out There”
It’s funny how little kids make us willingly go places we haven’t been in a long time. It’s like reliving our own childhood, through the eyes of our young children. Playing sand on the beach, memorable trip to the zoo, magical moments at the theme park, awe at the acrobatics of the circus and even trips to other states. A little boy would love to know where in the world he had been when he grew up. So add them to your scrapbook pages as well.
As always, there are loads of “movies” for young children that you can make a scrapbook of. Potty training, bath time, playtime, makeup session, and pretend play – these are all topics you can happily delve into. Time to get imaginative!
Happy scrapping over toddler movies!