When I was a first-time parent, I always wanted to record the precious moments of my children's growth. Some people chose to take photos, some people chose to write a parent-child diary, while An Ting, a mother born in the 1985, recorded every bit of her son Goubao's growth in th

Being a parent for the first time

always wants to record the precious moments of children's growth

Some people choose to take photos,

Some people choose to write a parent-child diary,

and Anting This post-85 mother uses comics to record every bit of her son Goubao's growth.

In 2018, Chen Lixia's son was born. Because it was the year of the dog in the lunar calendar, he named it Dogbao. Chen Lixia looked at this newborn baby very cute and couldn't help but want to record every moment of his growth. By chance, Chen Lixia decided to regain her childhood painting skills and record them in comics.

From the "factory setting" at birth to the "big things in life" of using the toilet independently, from getting the vaccine , eating complementary food to learning to take selfies and doing "bad things", from riding on the shoulders of dad to "walking" to the two of them join hands to "carrying the autumn wind" all over the field, the comic records the cute moments of the child in the mother's eyes with funny and humorous brushstrokes.

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Chen Lixia posted the paintings on the Internet and shared the joy of parenting with her friends. She unexpectedly received many likes and praises, and her fan club grew stronger and stronger. "Some people study the appearance of babies, some urge to update, and some ask about painting knowledge or exchange parenting experience. I didn't expect that "Dog Bao Diary" caused so many communication and interactions," said Chen Lixia.

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At present, Chen Lixia has created more than 90 cartoons. The 4-year-old Goubao often sits with her family and reads her mother's paintings, laughing while watching. When his mother was painting, he would also guide and comment on her like an "expert" and encourage her: "The painting is so good! Mom is an expert in painting."

Chen Lixia said that she enjoyed this process very much. These comics are not only a record of Goubao's growth history, but also a record of the life of the whole family. "Children are the purest and simple. I look for the essence of life in my conception and creation. This is a very special tranquility."

Regarding the future, she admitted that she did not have a detailed painting plan, but she would stick to it because "the love for children is endless and without any conditions." "If I could still hold my pen at the age of 90, I would still draw my dog ​​treasure. He should be 60 years old at that time, so it should start taking care of his grandson." Chen Lixia said with a smile.

Correspondent: Su Fengyi

Editor: Shen Yue