Looking forward to looking back,Day 358

Accepting defeat, Day 355

Mom, Day 337

Tha lady, Day 261

Happy, Day 217

My dad and step-mom are here for a visit. I am happy they are here for the weekend. There's so much to catch-up on.

In between, Day 214

Nicolai is at an interesting stage where he has these moments of independence and then the complete opposite occurs and he wants everything done for him. For example, he told me he couldn't remove the peel from the half piece of banana I gave him the other night. I just have to laugh and remember that this too shall pass.

Beauty, Day 211

It was one of those days where bribery became a necessity in order for Nicolai to allow me to take his photo....well worth it.

Finding a rhythm, Day 101

My process for choosing an image for the day is either lengthy or fairly straightforward depending on the number of images I have taken and if I already have an image in mind that I want to use. I usually narrow them down anywhere from 1 (rare) to 6 (often) images and start cropping to see what will work next to the previous day's image. I really love it when I find a rhythm or a pattern that is continuous over a few days and then eventually breaking that rhythm and finding a new one. My son and I have been finding our own rhythm since before the day he was born. This past week has been nice because much of the time I am working and Gerald is the primary parent. Usually I am having to constantly tell Nicolai- "After I am done working I can..." This week has been a wonderful exception since Gerald has been backpacking in Utah. I have put most of my work aside and devoted my attention to him. There have been fewer arguments, tantrums, and he has been a real helper around the house. We have had some fun times with only a few rough moments (as seen in the image). But rest assured, he was up and playing moments later. I am always amazed how kids can be laughing one minute and crying the next, then back to laughing in just a few heartbeats...If only I could find my own rhythm so easily.