First day of school…, originally uploaded by Oomph Image & Design.
and he is very excited. And all over the place. And I am very verklempt. Let’s discuss something else. Apple Jacks are neither apples or jacks. Probably a good thing, at least about the jacks. Discuss this amongst yourselves.
Oh…the foam bunny did not make it to school intact. It was decapitated somewhere between getting in the van, and five minutes later, getting out of the van.
I can’t if I like it better with…, originally uploaded by Oomph Image & Design.
Two weeks until school starts. Ash begins pre-k. Down to two at home in the afternoons. Time flies by so quickly.
But I’m kinda tickled about the possibility of having two quiet hours each day to myself. It’s been a long time. And I have sooooooooo much reading to catch up on. Micheal Chabon is my current favorite. And I am going to try “No Country for Old Men.” Movie was pretty disturbing, so I thought I would see what the book was like. If I can love Chuck Palahnuik, I think I can handle quite a bit.
When I was in school (how old do I sound?), we handed out wallets of our school pictures to all our friends and heck even people we didn’t know. Apparently, as my husband and daughter have informed me, we were freaks of nature. Wallets are meant for family who don’t want 5×7’s. I need proof that I’m not the only one who did this. Somebody back me up…
George, originally uploaded by Oomph Image & Design.
George turns one this month. We began weaning him this week and, with the visit of a potty-trained cousin of the same age, Holli woke up from a nap and asserted she “wants to go potty, too.”. It’s going fairly well. And my floors have never been cleaner. But it’s just another sign my babies are growing up.
In honor of my last baby’s first birthday, I’m offering any children age 1 and under half-price sessions for the month of July. Maybe that will cure my wistfulness… If nothing else, what better way to encourage a smile and some laughter!
Ash, originally uploaded by Oomph Image & Design.
I’m quite pleased with this.
I admit, I have been overly sentimental this week. My eldest turns ten this week and my youngest turns one next month. You would think with four kids I would have had my fill of babies. But when I was folding clothes that Dharma wore when she was two for Holli now that she is two, I got a bit weepy. I start weening George next month. He will be my last. While my heart says, “There’s always room for more,” my wallet and house are shaking their heads furiously, “NO!” (not to mention my husband.) And I think I will be grateful to have my house back one day….maybe.
Niece & Nephew, originally uploaded by Oomph Image & Design.
I am bored. With school out and Josh back on third, I feel in a rut. I begged my sister-in-law to loan me her kids. I think I have worn mine out. Love these guys…but they may be too smart for me.
By the bye, they were the two “ewwwing” in the background of my engagement session…
I finally broke out the lights. It’s being raining so much, there has been little been little opportunity to go out.
Dharma turns ten this next month. I remember looking at her ultrasound, and I could see she had her father’s chin. I’m so glad. Her bone structure has always stunned me. And she’s got a brain to match. Her stories are extraordinary.
It has been and will continue to be a busy month. It’s the beginning of the wedding season. Can’t you feel the love in the air?
I had the pleasure of photographing my brother-in-law and future sister-in-law this weekend. I think it went pretty well. I’m very excited about their wedding next May in TN. This is my favorite so far.
It’s just not the same without my niece & nephew in the background saying, “Their not going to kiss, again, are they?”
Went to the covered bridge today in Burwell, GA. I got lost four times. There’s a reason Josh will no longer let me take directions or give directions. However, I always seem to find my way.
I attempted to take a family picture of the hoodlums, but, as usual, Holli was having now of it. But I think I may have one shot where they are all together. I don’t think it’s within power to get them all looking in the same direction much less smiling…
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