A friend of mine reached out to me asking if she could do a Valentine's photoshoot with our girls. And we said, "why not?" By far the favorite part of this shoot for Lydia and Sophie was the props. They loved putting on those glasses and holding up the "free kisses" sign. They were sweet to each other, helpful with Mia and thrilled with the cookie they got to take home when we were all done.
My biggest regret was that Jon and I weren't there helping the photographer to get these ladies to smile. I was nursing Mia so that she'd be full and happy when it was her turn and Jon had to make a run to the store. The smiles just aren't as natural as I think they might have been with a little help.
And yet these are still fun photos. We've been having so many tears lately over growing up and how Lyds and Soph DO NOT WANT TO GROW UP!! And yet they are! It is hard for me to believe that Lydia will be five in a few short months. Sophie's almost three? Wait! What?! And don't even get me started on Mia. Didn't we just bring her home from the hospital yesterday??
It's not like I want them to grow up. Not really. I wouldn't mind if we could slow things down a bit. At least some days... But ultimately I'm excited for their futures and what their lives will be like. I'm excited for them, that is, when I'm not terrified about this world that they're growing up in.
And this by far was the saddest moment of the morning ever. Mia did not want anything to do with this photoshoot. Remember how I fed her so that she'd be happy and full? Yep. Didn't work. She was mad mad mad. Oh well. I'm just glad we're taking pictures of these ladies (happy or sad) since they really are growing up way. too. fast.
That sad face though!
ReplyDeleteAlso, free kisses huh? Those teenage years will be super fun. ;)
Just kidding! Just kidding! They are perfect right now, and it's always fun to catch photos of the cuties!
But really, I think these pictures would work really well for a future high school student body officer campaign... ;)
ReplyDeleteThis really was such a cute shoot and Mia's face in that crying one! I'm telling you--it is the real story of how many women feel on Valentine's Day! ;) Soph and Lyds kind of steal the show though with those heart glasses!