Lucky.
I take a lot of pictures. Did you know that? I do! And I go through those pictures every day. I take them off the camera, edit, store and upload to flickr. I don’t get too behind on this as it’s my treat. There are few things I like more than sitting down at the computer and reliving moments through the pictures taken off my camera. Often times when I take the pictures, there’s a lot going on and I just snap, without really savoring. I’m too busy trying to make sure my kids aren’t stealing bears at the store, or eating chalk, to really enjoy the pictures as I take them. But later, when it’s quiet and it’s just me and the photos? I can really look back on the moments and think Damn. What did I ever do to deserve this much good fortune in my life? I mean, I bitch and whine a lot (Like about my youngest waking up at 4:45am this morning…WHY DOES HE HATE ME?) but I want to make sure it’s abundantly clear. I love my life. I love my family. I often feel like I couldn’t be any more blessed than I am right now. And with so many people in the world suffering? I felt I’d take a moment to be grateful.
For at least five minutes. Because I really want to whine about this closet renovation that’s going on in my house. Deep down inside. Because it might be killing me.
Clone LilZ and send him to my house. NOW. Is he the most perfect big brother anywhere??? Seriously! Does he even realize the profound impact that he has on these little ones? The memories he’s making for them?? Oh dear God…i’m tearing up. What a sweet, sweet young man.
You are, indeed, a lucky mom! (well, aren’t we all lucky–just to be moms?)
Those pictures are pretty great.
Oh my, I want to go back in time and make a big brother like that for my kids. Just look at the joy on their faces.
Your love for and joy in your family is always abundantly clear. I’m sure it’s clear to them, too.
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I am the same way with my photos. I look back at them and think “Was I really there? I didn’t see that!”
I love this. Sometimes we just have to make ourselves stop & be grateful.
the last pic is killing. go fix my dinner, andyz! snap snap!
i love your photos, i especially like that theyre not too posed, just taken in the moment. the last one is great, hes so cute!
You have such a lovely family
I especially like the one of E tracing a chalk outline around Nikki. He is so darn sweet with his sibs!
Those pictures are so great.
Oh my goodness, I adore the “He looks like he’s stuck in a tree” picture! Great capture!
Great pics!
Your family is just awesome.
Gorgeous photos! I really like the last one!