So anyway, Bunch rose early like usual, and got herself ready for school. Meanwhile I discovered a few grams of untapped energy which I cashed in to get myself up, and then climbed the ladder into The Gator Lair about 20 minutes before the bus was scheduled to fetch them away. A short snuggle, coupled with a promise of some COW* for breakfast, and he managed to drag himself out and make it on time.
We even had a moment for a quick photo shoot outside before they dashed. Since the School Picture Industry is notorious for A) crazy overpriced "deals", and B) notoriously bad photos, I have never purchased them for my kids. I do get them a class photo for memory's sake, but the individual shots have never been anything close to what I'd pay good (student loan) money for.
Here they are, a month and a half into the new year. My flippy-haired angel boy and my own real-life Rapunzel. I announced an Official Mommy Proclamation decreeing that they are not allowed to get any older or more beautiful until I figure out how to bottle these moments to savor forevermore.
~he was sound asleep 20 minutes ago. What would it be like?
*COW is our euphemism for Cream Of Wheat...which we eat a lot more of around here than we do beef. It's just more economical. And healthier!
11 comments:
Beautiful images Blue ... and I agree school pics are shockingly bad ...
My only reprise are somme kindy pics taken by a pair of women who are cousins and have the most beautiful way with the kids - and it shows ...
This year FB school pics were very bad - like they had caught him mid word ... professional my ass !!
I didn't find one mum who thought any differently ... cheers le
PS and how do we 'bottle the moment" .... wish I knew ..
your kids are so beautiful! bunch looks like she might be a heart breaker when she gets older...watch out! :)
as a curly hair girl, i am loving bunch's long pretty waves!!!
both your kids are going to be knock-outs!
and, i love COW! i do put brown sugar in it though. takes away from the health factor.
That's funny, your "not so early riser" is always up way before anyone here. I guess it's all relative. I never buy school pictures either, they are such a rip off. Those turned out so cute of your kids, definitely Christmas card material!
Wow. Such beautiful children! And lovely photos. I think I'll steal your idea for our own school photo days. You spend all of that money and they end up sitting in a drawer.
xxxx
I have given you a well deserved award on my blog... xxxx
Your kids ae as beautiful as their mommy! Great photos and I am soooo stealing the idea of taking my own picture of them on photo day. school pics always look wretched.
Beautiful children!! On another note, I'm convinced you were a professional photographer in another life. Your photos are always brilliant.
They are just beautiful, Blue. They radiate happiness and security, which both you and I know is not always easy to come by for too many children. You are doing such a great job.
Hugs,
Deb
Your kids are stunning like their Mom - just gorgeous pics! Oh if we could only keep them a certain age but we cant. Like your COW euphemism!
I believe anyone can take photos just as well as any school photographs. Yours are great!
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