365 Project – 1/10, 1/11, 1/12

Seems like I’m constantly playing a game of catch up lately.  Sean is putting me to shame!

How could you NOT smile back?

Date:  1/10/10

Time:  1500 ish

Subject:  She Who Rules.

I was raised by one of the toughest women I know.  In 18 years of living under her roof I can count on two fingers how many times I remember seeing her cry.  It’s not that she wasn’t emotional (I get it from her), she just did shed her tears away from my brother and I.  I’ve been the same way.  I all but refuse to cry in front of my children. I’ve been pretty successful at this.

Up until last Sunday.  SWR busted me.

“What’s wrong, Mom Mom?”  She was balancing on one foot wearing my sunglasses, teetering to the right like a drunk socialite attempting a field sobriety test.

I quickly wiped my eyes and forced a smile.  “I’m fine, Sis.  Whatcha doin?”

“Nooooothin.  You wanna play wif mah dollhouse or you wanna have a teacup party.”  This girl has learned from the best. It’s all about giving someone options. Crying was not one of them.  It was her own way of telling me to pull up my damn big girl pants and drink some imaginary tea already.  She was now standing on other foot and teetering to the left.

I exhaled and smiled again, this one significantly more genuine.  “Teacup party.  Definitely.  We’ll even have cookies.”

Thank you, little girl, for schoolin’ your Mom Mom.

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Winter in Ohio

Date:  1/11/10

Time: 1643

Subject:  The view from my front window.

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Still Life composed by SWR

Date 1/12/10

Time:  1400ish

Subject:  You’d have to ask SWR, I’m still trying to figure it out.  Guess she likes shoes…

Some days these moments in time just jump out at me and I just happen to have my camera by my side.

Some days I have to put some thought into it.

Today I delegated that task to SWR.  She set the shot up, I snapped it.