They called for me from upstairs. Mommy, come up! And bring your camera! They had set up the play room to be a photography studio. For the stuffed animals. They were so very proud.
A few years ago, I probably would have maybe later’d them. I hate admitting that. But these days, because of Tuesdays, it made perfect sense to jump right in, get down on the floor, and shoot away. It didn’t last long. In no time, they had moved on to another make-believe scenario, leaving the pets to be stepped on and tripped over for the next few days. But we had those few minutes together, to laugh at the silliness of it all, to soak in those imaginary moments, to unwrap the loveliness of being six.
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I always end up regretting it when I “maybe later” the kids… Thanks for the good reminder to just say “yes”. Being a mom is all about sacrifice, isn’t it? Even in the little things – being willing to give up my interests and busyness to invest in them.
Gwen T´s last [type] ..Thankfulness
so I posted this evening; i’ll use this time to hang with my Pip like this tomorrow… I so need to not give her that “maybe later…”
Kelly Langner Sauer´s last [type] ..here
This is so sweet! What a wonderful few moments together. I remember doing this when I was young with my sister… but our ‘photo shoots’ were with cabbage patch kids!
Jennifer´s last [type] ..John Deere
So cute and creative! My kids couldn’t wait to show me their “zoo” recently and it was stuffed animals set up in various areas all over our upstairs — so fun!
It Feels Like Chaos´s last [type] ..A Texas Sized Hug in Ethiopia!
Oh, so sweet! It used to be easy to miss those moments. I try not to anymore. I love this day and the feelings it brings to the surface for me. Have a great week.
Leanne´s last [type] ..Winners of the Book Giveaways
so glad you nixed the “maybe later”. it is too easy to do sometimes.
sarah´s last [type] ..custom listing for ireilsel
sorry it linked to my shoppe.
sarah´s last [type] ..custom listing for ireilsel
Oh, Emily, I love this! I don’t know what I like more, the fact that they were so creative in setting up the pets for photos or the fact that they appreciate your photo-taking so much that they wanted to be part of it. Somehow I think these girls will grow up wanting to be “just like mommy” and I sincerely hope they do!
Bonita´s last [type] ..A Time to Heal
“maybe later’d them” … oh how often i’m guilty of that! working so hard to change that though … these moments with them slip by too fast!
and congrats, congrats, congrats on the book!!!!
tracie @ {tsj} photography´s last [type] ..cuz this is how we roll …
We just never know….I lost two kids in my life last winter. Both were sudden deaths – a nephew (22) and a student (14). So, so important to spend TIME with them. Thanks for the reminder.
kendal´s last [type] ..spray n wash
So sweet. It reminds me of a picture I took around 14 years ago of my two who had been playing “photographer”. Although your pictures are of the toys, you will still get that sweet feeling when you look at those shots. You took the time and they will remember. So will you.
Southern Gal´s last [type] ..Thankful for another year
I catch myself saying, “in a minute,” all too often.
The cleaning and picking up can wait a minute…
But my babies? They grow up too fast.
It’s hard to figure out the balance in it all.
Sidnie´s last [type] ..club meeting
How adorable!
They are obviously the children of a photographer, it is so sweet to see how they speak your language and how you influence their perspective even in play.
imoomie´s last [type] ..Just Google It…
we all have maybe later moments, I am working hard at controlling mine!
What fun! Cute petography pics! Your children will definitely remember that you stopped to do this with them.
Sherry´s last [type] ..Learning True Worship
I am right there with you…. “Mom, take a picture of this!” and then they are content for awhile because I showed them some attention.
Wendy @ Almota Roses´s last [type] ..I ♥ Faces – Purple
So cute!! I love when children use their imagination and do things like that.
Melanie @ Whimsical Creations´s last [type] ..Favorite
Emily–love your thoughts here, about the importance of getting down on the floor in the here-and-now and not “maye-latering” our kiddos. Time goes so fast I wish I could just nail the minute and hour hands to the wall to savor it all. Blessings on you today!
Amy Sorrells´s last [type] ..Smoothing choppy places
I didn’t have a chance to upwrap here this week, but just wanted to say the pet photo shoot was so cute. And yes, Tuesdays Unwrapped has helped me say so many more yeses, rather than maybes or nos or laters. Thank you for that, Emily!
Michelle DeRusha @ Graceful´s last [type] ..Gone Before We Know It
Hey Middle girl,
Great job, speaking today. You were very engaging. . . . and gave us hope.
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