Recently, when looking for a picture of myself for my profile, I realized I had almost none of them. Then, my mom came into town, and finally captured a good picture showing that “mommy really does exist.”
I learned I wasn’t alone. So many other moms commented that they weren’t in picture, either. In fact, they were missing from photo albums and scrapbooks, too.
Too often, we are the ones behind the camera instead of in the pictures. We capture all of the moments with our kiddos, but almost none with us.
So, I am starting up a “Mommy and Me Monday.” I am challenging you to get at least a picture of yourself with you child, or children once a week. Then, on Mondays, you post that “Mommy and Me” picture with or without a story or fun anecdote about you and that child (not necessarily relating to the picture, just about you and the subject of that picture).
Of course, I know we all aren’t mommies…post pictures of you with your furbabies, or dads if you are the ones typically armed with the camera, let somebody else capture, you.
I also ask that you grab the code and post the button below. Then fill out the linky every Monday. That way, we can all say hi to the other mommies out there that aren’t photographed.
Krystyn has been blogging since 2005. She is a sarcasm-loving, straight-shooting, jeans and t-shirts wearing, wife and mom of four girls (ages 12, 10, 7 and 5). She blogs about life as a mom and wife and includes funny stories, family travel, fitness, recipes, STEM and more. She currently resides in the Atlanta, Georgia suburbs.
Emily says
February 19, 2010 at 9:46 pmCool! Get ready for pics of me with zoE and Leroy. Though they are four legged fur balls, they are definitely my babies! I don't think I have a single picture of me with both of them. This will even be a challenge for us parents with non-human babies.
Stephanie says
February 19, 2010 at 10:21 pmOh I cant wait!! Thos is going to be fun!!
Almost all of the pics of Landon and I are self portraits! lol
We are pros at it now! 😉
Chelle says
February 19, 2010 at 10:23 pmI'm in girl! Although I usually despise pics of myself–come to think of it, it's prob bc I never get any pics of me!
Is it okay if I write up a post about this on my blog? I think it's a GREAT idea!
xo
Heather B. says
February 19, 2010 at 10:45 pmI am so in!!! I love this idea!! It will make my hubby actually take pictures!!1 😉
Mommy to a lil lady[bug] says
February 19, 2010 at 10:47 pmIm a new blog follower, I heard about this from another blogger and cant wait to join in!
Megan says
February 19, 2010 at 11:40 pmFABULOUS idea! I heard about this from Chelle's blog and I love it. Following you now, too! 🙂
morewineplease says
February 19, 2010 at 11:51 pmJust came over from Whiney Mommy! I love this idea, I am in!!
Heather says
February 20, 2010 at 7:03 amFabulous idea! I'm always the one behind the camera as well and have NO pictures of myself with my kids! I'll be joining you on Monday!
monica says
February 20, 2010 at 9:31 amThis is so me, not many picture of me with the kids. This will be fun!
Candy (Mama Lion) says
February 20, 2010 at 5:12 amthis is a great idea! cant wait 🙂
amanda says
February 20, 2010 at 11:47 amexcellent idea friend. have i told you lately that i think you are brilliant?
Amy - AKA - TigerMommie says
February 20, 2010 at 1:12 pmThat's a great idea!………(I finally caught up with your blog….sorry I didn't have a chance to type out comments all over……)
I can't believe the girls are getting so big……
Jessica says
February 20, 2010 at 1:28 pmI think this is a great idea because, as you know, I'm not a mommy, but I find that I am usually the one taking the pictures! There are hardly any pictures of Dearest and I together…boo!
MrsKraft says
February 20, 2010 at 6:52 pmI'm not a mommy, but I love this idea.
Great thinking–but teachers always have the best ideas!
Flying Giggles and Lollipops says
February 20, 2010 at 11:59 pmLove this idea! I do not have very many photos of myself with my girls either. I am always taking the pictures. I definitely want to join in so I can get some pictures taken.
J.J. says
February 21, 2010 at 3:21 amThat is a great thing to do for the un-photographed Mommie!
MoonChylde says
February 21, 2010 at 12:10 pmWhat a wonderful idea! I'm up for the challenge! I too have recently noticed the same, I do not seem to exist in photos much! lol
lindsey says
February 22, 2010 at 12:00 pmFabulous idea! I can't wait till next monday when I can participate. I will work real hard this week to get a cute picture of me and my kids 🙂 I too am an unphotographed mommy who needs some love!!
Bree @ The Mom with Moxie says
February 22, 2010 at 1:28 pmGreat idea! I'll have to take a pic when I get home, and post this evening!
Kristin says
February 22, 2010 at 2:31 pmThis really is a wonderful idea K!
onangelwings says
February 22, 2010 at 3:08 pmCan't wait to come check everyone's post out.
http://reesspace.blogspot.com/2010/02/first-mommy-and-me-monday.html
Angie says
February 22, 2010 at 4:48 pmSuch a great idea!! I may have to link up soon 🙂
darcie says
February 22, 2010 at 9:21 pmI actually started a NEW blog separate from my 'regular' blog for this very thing – and every day for 2010 (well, so far all but 1) I am getting IN pictures with my kids. I don't know if I can keep it up all year, but I'm trying. The pics are far from glamerous – but there will be proof that I existed!
http://gustgabprojectmeandyou.blogspot.com/
michelle says
February 22, 2010 at 6:52 pmI am a new follower. I am looking forward to read more….
michelle says
February 22, 2010 at 9:01 pmyou have a blog award in my blog
http://mrsbendersandhaileyandtylersmommy.blogspot.com/2010/02/i-won-my-1st-blogging-award.html
Brandy says
February 23, 2010 at 3:49 amI love this idea. I'm late in posting it but I just had to when I seen the Meme. Here is mine:
http://creatively-yours.blogspot.com/2010/02/meme-mommy-and-me.html
Erin says
March 8, 2010 at 7:53 pmI think I need to join in on this fun next week!!! I am also barley ever in any pictures 🙂
Laurie says
March 17, 2010 at 2:58 pmI realized this also on my own blog, that I have hardly any pics of me. I vowed to take pics with my kids no matter how I hideous I think I look- the 3 men in my life dont think that and STILL love me. Good idea!
Shannon (CMo3) says
March 19, 2010 at 8:21 pmHi there, I found you through Friday follow. I am your newest follower., Hope you will come by and follow me also!
http://couponmommyof2.blogspot.com/
Shannon says
March 29, 2010 at 4:37 pmGreat idea! I'm in!
Kady L. says
April 5, 2010 at 10:21 pmFantastic idea! I will put this on my to-do list for after April!
http://takeamomswordforit.blogspot.com
pixie says
April 12, 2010 at 1:08 pmGreat idea! I'm never in ANY of the pictures from family events! Often I just hand the camera to Hubby and demand him to take at least ONE with me in it!!
dorry lyn says
June 25, 2012 at 1:32 amwill be joining 🙂
Melissa Ryan says
September 24, 2012 at 2:18 pmJust linking up. I love the idea behind this blog hop.
Krystyn says
September 24, 2012 at 2:20 pmThanks! Glad you are linking up!
charlene k says
November 6, 2012 at 3:05 amThank you for sharing your “be in a picture strategy.” I am never in pictures with my family because I am taking them and now I realize that that has to stop. I missed this Monday but I am putting it on my calendar and hope to join the families before me on linky.
Thanks for this wonderful idea.
Krystyn says
November 6, 2012 at 2:07 pmSo glad you are putting it on your calendar. So often I use the front camera on my phone….and that’s good enough:)
Daphne aka "Mushy Mamma" says
November 12, 2012 at 12:09 pmKrystyn-Thank you for putting this together, such a wonderful idea. I just recently became aware that I have a lot of pics of everyone but me with my son and it made me sad. So I remembered this linky and was able to post this week, thanks to a snapshot taken by his teacher.
Krystyn says
November 14, 2012 at 10:52 amI’m glad you found the link up and you were inspired to get in the picture!