olive | Last weekend, you asked me to buy you a Teen Vogue Magazine and these $1 earmuffs while we were running errands. Although you could not understand why I said no to the magazine, you have worn these earmuffs everyday this week and keep telling me, “they keep my ears so warm.” I secretly hope you wear them into the spring.
blythe | We traveled out to the country for a day this week to spend time with good friends. One of their daughters gave you these slippers, a gift she could no longer wear. Everyday since, I watch these giant, pink lizard feet pace and skip and dance through the house, a natural compliment to your bright pink robe.
burke | When I bought you all new art journals last year, you requested the small, pocket-sized one–a perfect choice for car trips and outdoor walks. You’ve recently taken to sketching trees and told me you particularly loved the way this one’s trunk was turning out, “a little wider and twisted.” This little book is such a gift for you to collect your favorite observations and insight. I’m hoping it will continue to evolve into more of an art journal for you, a place where you can write your heart and the way you see the world.
liam | Although you are an avid reader, you love comic books and often create your own. I’ve noticed more and more how you are changing, maturing, wanting to be seen more as an adult than a child. You pay attention to the social nuances and many times try to lead peers and younger children around you into resolution and smart decisions–always in a fun-loving and gentle way. You certainly aren’t perfect, but I love watching how some aspects grown and change while other playful ones remain.
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Beautiful images- I love how you capture and write about each child- it’s quite clear how loved they are!
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Aw, thank you for saying so, Chelsea. I expect as they enter the teen years and transition to adulthood, we’ll have differences between us. But I always hope they’ll look back at these snippets and remember they were seen and heard and loved. xo
Your photos are so lovely. I adore these snippets of your children’s days and personalities that you’ve captured xx
Thank you so much, Amanda. It’s become a favorite of theirs, too, making it far more rewarding. xo
I’ve adored these segments you do with your children and hope to do them one day with mine when I become a mom. Your photos are always so gorgeous! Maybe your son would like this book. I know my friend made her coworkers do this and everyone seemed to like it…
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Thank you so much, Caroline, for your kind words and the book recommendation! It seems so fascinating. x