Being a parent is joy and it’s hectic. Our to-do lists seem never-ending, and there’s so much to remember. I can’t remember to pack the diapers, let alone remember the super sweet thing my 3-year-old said to me yesterday.

These moments are so worth remembering, but they seem to slip by so easily. I want to remember all of the moments and milestones — that’s why I love Qeepsake. It’s the easiest way to capture my family’s memories by simply texting photos and stories.

At first it might seem easy to remember our baby’s first word or when they took their first steps — those are moments we tell ourselves surely, we’ll remember — it can get tougher to remember all the details as they get older or if you have multiple kids. Qeepsake makes it effortless to capture those big milestones for each of your littles with Chapters, a fantastic feature only available in the Qeepsake app.

We’ve gathered a list of must-have moments and milestones to have on your radar, so you can record those memories in a Chapter Book and save your family’s story one text at a time.

Typical Firsts and Milestones

From pregnancy, IVF, adoption, or all those Baby’s Firsts, Chapter Books are the perfect place to save these milestones. Below are a few examples from these Chapters, but there’s plenty more.

• First Time Hearing Baby’s Heartbeat
• First Ultrasound
• First Feeding
• First Night at Home
• First Bath
• First Smile
• First Laugh
• First Tooth
• First Word
• First Steps
• First Birthday

Chapters are Perfect for Qeepsake Video

I’m able to remember moments exactly the way they happened by uploading videos in the Qeepsake app. This is a game-changer for those milestones where a text or simple photo doesn’t do the memory justice. Here are some of my favorite milestones I’ve tracked with Qeepsake Video, making my family journal all the more meaningful.

• When They Say the Darndest Things

  You won’t want to forget the first time your little one says or does something that has the whole family cracking up. It could be a funny mispronunciation or a questionable phrase they picked up from who knows where. With Qeepsake Video, I can hear those adorable little voices whenever I need a laugh.

• Meeting Family Members for the First Time

  The first time your little one meets family members is so, so special. It’s exciting to witness initial reactions and see how your child bonds with each family member. It’s easy to get caught up in the moment and forget to capture these sweet meetings, so make sure to text them in or save them in the Qeepsake App!

• The First Time They Express Love in Different Ways

  It’s beyond special when your little starts expressing their love, and how this changes over time. You’ll never want to forget the first time your child says “I love you,” or the first time they blow you a kiss. You’ll want to remember the first time they wrap their sweet little arms around you for a hug, and the various ways they show their affection even as they become more independent.

• The First Time Trying Different Foods

  Strawberries probably weren’t the first food they ever tried, but it was absolutely worth capturing. So sweet, so tart, so messy, so delightful. Remember the surprised way they twist up their face with every food they try by uploading a video of the moment to your Qeepsake app. What do they throw and what do they reach for more of

• The First Words

  Sometimes the first words out of your child’s mouth are mama or dada, but not always. In addition to their first words, I managed to record one of the first times my little said any family members names (Nana, Sissy, Grandpa).

• Their First Friends

  A lot of times, little ones are quick to make new friends. Remember those very first besties. From their first wave to their first playdate, these are all wonderful memories to capture. Pets double as family members and friends, too!

• Their First Hobbies

  It’s always fun to watch our children learn something new. Whether they’re into swimming, dancing, soccer, or art, you’ll want to record their first moments learning more about who they are and what they like.

We hope this list of moments and milestones helps you record your family’s fullest journey. Your story is your own, so what might seem mundane to someone else can mean everything in the world to your family. With Qeepsake, it’s so much easier to keep track of it all. Our best advice is to capture these moments and stories as they are happening. All you have to do is snap a pic or record a video, and add it to your Qeepsake journal to look back on all of the milestones and middlestones in between.