Because sometimes, I am just a mom….

And today was one of those times! Seriously, I get asked all the time about photos of my kids. The grandparents and aunts are the only ones who REALLY complain, but I can handle that

See, the thing about being a photographer is that you aren’t JUST some one with a camera. You are the person with the camera, and the computer, and the bank account, and the clients, and the contracts, and the events, oh, and the vendors, and the conferences, and let’s not forget about the continuing education….oh yeah, and you are the person studying for your CPP (certified professional photographer) exam.

And then, as if that isn’t enough…..You are the wife (who fails miserably at housework), the mom (who often forgets to sign permission slips), the friend (who never seems to be available for lunch or dinner dates), and then the daughter and sister….the one thing you’ve been all your life and here lately haven’t had much time to be (hard to travel to Florida when you are booked every weekend).

And, even though I juggle all of these things and occasionally get a little overwhelmed…..I LOVE THEM ALL. I am NOT complaining….I am NOT whining….I am PROUD, I am HAPPY, I am FULFILLED! The only time I do get a little whiny with myself is when I realize that I don’t have pics of my kids…and I don’t mean NICE photographs, I mean snapshots, everyday randomness, the stuff, that when you look back over you laugh so hard b/c “OMG, LOOK at Ella’s outfit!” “Dear Lord, WHAT is on Kieran’s face?” “Umm, Aiden, are you SURE you want to wear that to church?” “Alexis Nicole Wylie, what is going on with your hair?” “Kelsey, honey…..is that face your making REALLY necessary?”

Those photos that you might not blow up and hang on your wall, but that you will appreciate just as much when they are grown. Ok, so off my little “I stink at taking pics of my own kids” pouty box…..

Today…I was just a mom…with just my camera….and just hanging out with my kiddos on their last day of school.Their last day of school *crying*……It makes me so sad that this is their last day because my little ones love school SO MUCH! They go to Faith Presbyterian Mothers’ Morning Out program. Two days a week, three hours a day. Just perfect for them. We love Faith too, I couldn’t design a better school for my kid’s personalities and needs. Every year, on the last day, they have a full out FUN DAY!!! Different stations are set up and the classes visit them individually and have a grand ole time together. Kieran and Ella were beside themselves with joy, and if I could make every day this fun for them, I certainly would. All the hard work is worth it just to see their smiles so big!!! And some randoms from the day….click on it to view it full size!