I’ve learned to never pin my hopes on a good back to school picture. It doesn’t work that way. When I say, “Hold up the sign so mama can take a picture!”
I know I am going to follow up with, “Okay, not quite so high.”
Or, “A little bit higher.”
And I might as well say “Look at the ground,” instead of “Look right in the middle of mama’s camera,” because children do opposite of all Earthly things!
Then again, maybe I shouldn’t talk. Because even though I know to always tuck and suck to avoid the many chins, I almost always toss my head back. And even though I know to smile with a soft, downward tilt to detract attention from the crow’s feet, there you’ll find me, lips pulled back to my ears like a chimp performing for coins at a depression-era traveling circus.
Second verse, same as the first.
Beautiful Jules! Take more pictures like this. I’ve avoided pictures of myself for years; I’m the one BEHIND the camera. It’s where I like to be. I’m comfortable there. Until yesterday: my 18 yr. old is creating a photo collage to take to college & hang on her wall. Photos of friends, boyfriends, her brother, her dad, the dog ….. and she tells me “Mom, we don’t have any pictures of you!” Wish I had a do-over.
OMGosh –This is just too cute and brought tears to my eyes. My girls are grown and I have similar photos. He is quite a little cutie – what a smile and imp-ish grin!!!! I hope he enjoyed his first day of pre-school.
You look beautiful… I agree with Julie. I’m always the one behind the camera, I really need to work on that!! Nico is such a cutie !! I’m quite sure you know that already though !!
He is so cute and you are just so beautiful! I love the pure joy on your face. Those are fantastic pics!
Handsome and beautiful … that’s what they are. Couldn’t help but smile myself …
lol. Second verse same as the first!! You always say the funniest things!!!
Nicholas is so adorable!!! Even though the pictures didn’t come out as wished, they have personality and memories!!
P.S. You are beautiful!! No matter the camera angle!! (and *never* forget it!!!))
Have a sunshiny day!
photos, smiles and hugs,
Megan
xo
You will treasure these photos more than you know. The love just radiates.
#1 he is a doll baby
#2 you look wonderful. we always pick ourselves apart, but what other people see here is a light of happiness & joy in your expression, the love for your child and excitement for his milestone.. and that is what you will treasure when you look back on these photos.
So cute! And you have him dressed so stylish!
This is so cute! He is so adorable…And you are gorgeous mrs. No matter what angle!!!
You both look great! I love the idea of having a sign to go along with the picture.
I know that when Nicholas grows up and looks back on these pictures he will be focused on how beautiful his mother is and what a wonderful mother she is.
These photos are perfectly imperfect. I mean that in a good way.
You are ridiculously hilarious. I wish I had your knack for description. Depression era circus killed me.
You look lovely but if he gets any cuter I’m gonna have to maim at least six people! Just sayin……..
What beautiful pictures and hilarious commentary!! I just came across your blog and died laughing at this post. Love it!