"Say Cheese!"
Life seems so busy right now. I feel like I am pedaling as hard as I can and am still behind the pack. So when I read that today's prompt was pull over or slow down and notice the things around you, I just laughed. Deep down I know that slowing down is not only important but also absolutely necessary to maintaining a healthy body and a healthy spirit, but I can't always make myself do it.
Case and point: Weber and I did take about 30 minutes this evening to go spend some time together in the hot tub. It was wonderful except that I still had about an hour of work left to do before tomorrow. I also wanted to post here. As I sit here writing, I keep thinking of things that I should have done. I have two tests to write before Thursday. Tomorrow I teach straight through from 9-4:30 with only a thirty minute break for lunch and then a rehearsal from 7:15 until???. I should have written the tests tonight, but I didn't. Needless to say, I am still behind. It seems to be a perpetual state for me these days.
We picked Brooke up from work and then went out for a lovely Italian dinner. Everyone was too tired and too hungry to cook. On our way home we stopped at the grocery store because we ate dinner out so there were no leftovers for lunch tomorrow. We are kind of a weird family. One of our favorite things to do together is go to the grocery store. Don't judge us! While we were there, Brooke "pulled over" into the cheese section. She was happy to find these two little wedges of a gourmet cheddar.
When we got home and were unpacking the groceries, Brooke was still smiling about her purchase. She was happy enough that she actually WILLINGLY let me photograph her. This is the kid that usually addresses the camera with words and gestures that are not appropriate for most audiences. Since she was in such a good mood, I quickly seized the moment before she changed her mind. Consequently, my camera settings are a little wonky. That's OK; at least I got a decent picture of my oldest baby.
I challenged myself to get at least one good photo of each of the girls every month this year. That is an easy task to accomplish with Erin, not so much with Brooke. It feels good to have the problem subject's photo done on the 8th of the month! Who knows, maybe I can sneak in a bonus shot of her before April is over.
