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65 Photos Reveal What It’s Like To Raise Boys
As someone who was the only child in the family, I had always thought that having a few brothers would make my life way more fun. Sara Easter, a photographer from Arlington, Texas, has been documenting the everyday life of her three sons (4,7, and 9), and her photo series only support my childhood fantasy. Of course, what is "fun" to a kid, often means something else to those raising kids.
"At this point, the boys are pretty immune to my picture taking," Easter told Bored Panda. "I photograph them almost daily so they hardly even notice me doing it anymore. It's just a thing [their] mom does."
"I started taking pictures of my little kids for the same reasons every parent does. I just wanted to remember what they were like," Sara said. "I gave up taking posed pictures of my boys pretty quick for that same reason. I didn't always see who they really were in those staged photos (although I do very much value portraits and love to have those as well). I wanted interesting photos of them doing what they normally do, being themselves because that is what I really want to remember."
Seeing how quickly her kids change really motivates Sara to continue this beautiful photo series. "I'll look at photos from a year ago and not only will my kids look different but their toys, rooms, activities, and mannerisms will have changed. I'm constantly trying to catch who they are before they change again." A well documented and accurate portrayal of their childhood is what the mom constantly strives for. "I want them to have something of themselves to share with their kids and grandkids. But most importantly I want them to be able to see themselves how I see them through these photos. They are wild, creative, funny, kind, loving, generous, silly, and smart. I hope they can see all of that reflected through the way I photograph them."
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Betty Nduta 8 years ago
I hope this is dirt because my friend's kid did this with poop. she didnt know where to start with cleaning him, she was abit consoled that it was his own poop....I think i would dig a hole in the yard put him in and hose him from there to avoid poop getting everywhere.
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Jiří Schindler 8 years ago
Amount of fun is proportional to amount of mud on your apparel ... that is boy math
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Julie Lynn 8 years ago
Yet another wonderful enjoyment my husband and I carried over to adulthood. I bought him bubbles for his birthday last year. The kind for kids and the kind in a champagne bottle. The beauty of being old enough to appreciate both ;)
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Erika Daniel 8 years ago
My personal favorite childhood spot to hide in hide-and-seek... my brothers couldn't fit but I could! Was great until the one time they forgot they hadn't found me yet, left me in a basement cabinet, and went to get popsicles...
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Shruti Naik 8 years ago
trying to crush the elder sibling, my brother would do this to me all the time.
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Julie Lynn 8 years ago
You might consider promoting this picture to the kayak company. If they were smart, they would use this in their advertising campaign. It is a great shot and sends a fantastic message. You have fabulous talent (and cute, cute kids too!) Good for you all the way around :) :)
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Anna Anicic 8 years ago
Wait. Why is it ok to take a picture of a kod that poops and pees but not a grownup?
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Molly Block 8 years ago
The absolute epitome of the 4th of July, hot summertime fun in any town! Nice!
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Josko Peric 8 years ago
This is the kid from previous picture, when I saw him i had same solution in my head 😁
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Tante Gogo 8 years ago
Once we learn the rules in the library, it becomes our favorite hour on Friday afternoon. 4 books each for the week!
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First Flame 8 years ago
Yeah... so Santa ran out of reindeers... and there was an abundance of elves... one thing led to another... Ho ho ho..?
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Neena Lahkar 8 years ago
Though I am hardly successful in catching fish.. I love going fishing when I am in my hometown.. Memories
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Jonathan Eatsalot 8 years ago
Aside from peeing standing up this is a lot like raising girls ( I have 3)
Lalita 8 years ago
Wrong, girls also like to pee standing when they are investigating how all this works! I did it when I was a kiddo.
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Jonathan Eatsalot 8 years ago
Aside from peeing standing up this is a lot like raising girls ( I have 3)
Lalita 8 years ago
Wrong, girls also like to pee standing when they are investigating how all this works! I did it when I was a kiddo.
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