Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Three years, One Month and Twenty Odd Days, or 'Why can't she take a hint?!'




I've mentioned it ten zillion times already and no one seems to be impressed by it at all, but I've taken photos of both of my sons every day since they were born. I've tried to capture everything, the good days, the bad days. Oldest and then Littlest, sleeping, crying, laughing, playing with their favourite toys, with their friends, eating, learning new things.

I like to look at the photos and remember that for a few weeks, Littlest's favourite toy was a blue spaceman that he'd clutch for dear life and that Oldest would concentrate really hard when he was playing with his wooden train set. I've always believed it was the details, the small over-looked things that when you add them all is what makes a life special.

I've enjoyed my photos-a-day. I have. But it's time I took a hint, really. After days and days of photos like the above, where Oldest covers his face, turns away or hides. When everytime I pull the camera out he yells 'NO PHOTOS MOMMY, NO PHOTOS' So for his sanity, I will stop. Photos every day will continue until Littlest hides or covers his face (may that be years from now), but I will no longer include Oldest in this particular brand of parent-child torture.

It won't feel the same.

10 comments:

  1. awwww bless him :o) I am sure he'll give you a sneeky pose when the time is right for him! xx

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  2. What a shame he doesn't want anymore pictures taken. You will have to try and catch him off guard. I have learnt to take pictures of my girls without them noticing.

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  3. Can't wait to hear what Smoke and Mirrors is like. I want to read The Graveyard book soon.

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  4. he is so sweet...

    Okay Mrs book,I need some help. I really want to read other books besides wizards and vampires, and I know you are the right person to ask...Can you compile a list of must reads for me..That would be great.

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  5. Awww, what a lovely thing to have done, I wish I had been so organised! Must feel like the end of an era but at least you can console yourself with all those lovely pictures.

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  6. Take them when he's not aware. Turn your flash off. I get the best pictures that way.

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  7. when Genny was around 5, we went through that... Now she's 10, and believes she is a model. All in a season, I guess...

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  8. Ya, you HAVE to keep going! Sneak up on him, or take them while he's sleeping =)

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  9. Oh Michelle, I feel for you! Its hard when they no longer want to indulge your parent ways. At least he is developing his own personality and saying 'No' if he's uncomfortable,so you've done something right! Fx

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  10. awwwww, you're so so right about capturing those fleeting everyday moments. they find a love for a certain toy or play a certain way and it's over in a flash. i think it's wonderful you've captured all of it!! maybe it's just a "don't take pictures of me " phase and maybe that'll be over soon too!

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