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There are countless snap-worthy moments on any given day in my household. Rascal is always doing something adorable or hilarious or sneaky or interesting. All of these deserve a quick pic to record in the Facebook brag book.

I remember when Rascal was only about 9 months old that something quite important dawned on me, an epiphany you might say. I had been busy when I turned around to see Rascal doing something absolutely adorable. I instantly thought to myself ‘Quick! Where’s the camera?!’ followed by a mad search of the immediate area. That located no phone so I leapt up and dashed into the kitchen. Nothing. The bedroom. Nothing. I finally located it in the spare bathroom (who knows why) and ran back to the living area. Rascal had long since moved on to something less adorable and I sighed in exasperation and sat back down. Not only had I missed the photo opportunity but I had also missed the moment myself. Missed. The. Moment.

Never again would she do that exact thing in that exact space of time at that exact age. And I had missed it because I wanted a photo. I began to think: is it possible that our obsession with posting pictures on some form of social media is preventing us from enjoying life to the full? It’s fine if we have the camera there and ready and can just snap it, but leaping around the house looking for it or being so disappointed that we don’t have the camera, prevents enjoying the moment for what it is. Something that can never be repeated again. 

And another thought came to me. I actually don’t have to share every cute little moment with any one else! Some moments are best savoured alone and in my own memory. Some moments are just for me. It was ok if I missed recording it. It didn't mean it hadn't happened. So I began to be more content in the moment. If I missed the photo it didn’t matter. I would remember it and comment on it myself!

As Rascal has been growing up and providing exponentially more snap-worthy moments, I have tried to remember that epiphany. I must admit I occasionally have a desperate moment where I wonder where the camera is but I have learnt to not miss the moment myself. If I catch it on camera, great. If not, I make sure I at least catch it myself!

Libby :)
Ruth
26/8/2014 10:39:38 am

Love to hear your stories. Hope there are more coming!

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