the photo shoot that was

Step 1: Everyone check to make sure you have hair bows - remove any found.

Step 2: Take a picture after hair bow removal.

Step 3: Smile like a cheeseball.

 Step 4: Become fascinated by the strings on your shirt and/or pout because you do not have a bow.

Step 5: Enter the She-Beast / Pout like a He-Beast.

Step 6: Play with your Sister's strings.

Step 7: Pout

Step 8: Cry

Step 9: Pout

Step 10: Cry...and get some comfort.

Wouldn't any self respecting amateur photographer mother want to have a little photo shoot when she realizes her children have coordinating shirts and takes the time to dress/bribe her children into said shirts and jeans before a chocolate Seder...I think so! However, instead of the cute, smiling, happy Turbow children photo I had hoped for, I got the cranky, whining, pouting version instead. Yet, I think this photo shoot is as successful at capturing the moment as any I've had.

It's true that I want my pictures to capture their lovely smiles and charming personalities all while being bathed in gorgeous natural light, but sometimes my kids are in a bad mood. Sometimes they fuss. Sometimes they have fits. Sometimes the cry...and cry...and cry. This is as much of a part of our lives as the laughter, smiles and snuggles. Luckily, the happy moments far outweigh the challenging, but can you blame me for trying?!?! They were wearing matching outfits!