Hissyfits Photography Blog

Like all of you other mamas out there reading along, I love my kids more than life itself. When they are happy, I rejoice in that with them. We laugh and giggle and celebrate. When they are sad, my own tears flow freely and my heart breaks into a million little pieces right alongside theirs. The good and the bad…these are the snapshots that dance through my mind and bring happiness to my days.

Today was a good day. There was no anger. No frustration. No tears. Some laughs. Lots of giggles. A dancing girl. Bath time splashes. Funny stories from a boy who went back to school after two weeks off. And a whole lot of exhaustion! Apparently we are all still pretty worn out from our trip…I woke up from my own hour and a half nap to find two sleeping babes tucked in among the toys and clothes that still cover my bedroom floor! That was at 2:30…as I type it is now 4:30 and both of these littles are still snoozing!

I love these photos. LOVE them. They are moments forever frozen in time that I will cherish for years to come. They are more than just mere images to me – they are stories. They tell so much about each one of my sweet babes. Huntler with his beloved blue “b” and his leg kicked up over his puppy. We bought both of those for him before he was even born and they continue to be huge sources of security for him. The moose in the background is something he got for Christmas and latched onto…his reindeer as he calls it. Toys scattered. Sleeping boy. Innocent. Perfection.

And this one just a few feet away…dressed in a pajama outfit of her own doing, complete with leg warmers. This photo of sweet Gentry girl tells a story just as dear to my heart. She is wrapped in her “favorite corner b” that she got as a gift when she was born. Her name is monogrammed into the corner and she carts that blanket everywhere. Her puppy made an appearance too…way down in the corner you can barely see him! She challenges me each and every day, but watching her sleep washes all of the frustration away. So gentle. So tiny. So innocent. Perfection.

My kids don’t nap. They haven’t for a year and a half or so at least – I can’t remember anymore! It used to stress me out, but I quickly got over that and just accepted it was the way it was. However, while we were visiting friends and family in Kansas, they napped, a lot. Gentry more than Huntler, but he still took his fair share of snoozes! We had to force it, but considering we were burning the candle at both ends, they needed it. Apparently they aren’t quite caught up just yet.

Huntler and Gentry,

My little cuddle bugs! How I love you both so, so much. The story of our days will forever leave footprints on my mind and in my heart. Love you both to pieces, sweet angels.

Love,

Mommy

Filed under my-lil-lollies, by Bethany