I decided today to get some fabulous pictures of all of my children together; my 3 handsome sons and beautiful daughter. I was looking for something I could put on a canvas and hang above my computer. The only one I currently have is the one at the top of my personal blog {click here if you’d like to see it}. It does the job, but it’s not exactly what I had in mind.
So today was the day! Picture day.
Some things I overlooked…
A. My husband is in South America. I was on my own. I should have remembered I do better with his support {and calming influence}.
B. My eldest son is preparing for finals and had no desire to stop studying to take family pictures. He was a little grumpy.
3. Miss B is 18 months old and really doesn’t love getting her picture taken. {I think it’s the standing still or possibly being told what to do.}
D. I’d just finished a 90 minute shoot with a busy two and a half year old. I probably should have taken a break, or planned for another day when I was fresh.
5. I was operating on 5 hours of sleep last night.
F. I think that’s enough to demonstrate I was completely out of my mind.
It wasn’t the best experience. You may have seen my facebook post earlier. I was… not so patient. The phrase scarred for life comes to mind. Sorry kids. But thanks for trying! You’re awesome!
Amy | Simply b Photos
When we were done and I had calmed myself, I decided to try and get a few with Miss B in her new Matilda Jane duds. I was more relaxed, and so was she. It was a typical toddler photoshoot. It didn’t last more than 12 minutes. Short, sweet and child led. When Miss B was done… we were done.
Thanks for sharing your “scarred for life” experience…it’s comforting to know there are other families out there that feel they’ve done that very same thing
Loved all the shots you got of Miss B….all her little details! And the one of all your beautiful children is great too!
love all of them. I can relate, poor carter got the brunt of it at our photo-shoot. He’s at that weird smile age and it was frustrating Brady. The best smile from him was the one right after he kissed T on the cheek, true JOY. We are gonna have our hands full.
Miss B is such a charmer!! I think you took some amazing shots even with all those ‘overlooked’ points. And I would not worry about being ‘scarred for life’…one day these kids will look back and remember it as something good.
Scarred for life? You should have taken a road trip with me and my family!
Been there done that! at least the scarred for life ranting mother situation. I have a couple of attempted Christmas pics that look like someone was pinching my kids to make them smile. Um, that doesn’t work!