We got our photos back from that infamous photo shoot, and you know what? I actually love a lot of them. We took these when Declan was a week old and there's not a single "perfect" family photo. I would've loved some more shots with Ez, but he was having none of it. The only way I managed to get any decent shots of Declan and me was to take a break midway through and go nurse him for half an hour. Oh, and he had a full, stinky diaper in several of those shots. But now we're three weeks into this whole family of four thing and I've accepted that perfection doesn't represent our life right now. The house is messy, the boys wear nothing but diapers most days, and I still haven't figured out how to run errands with these two guys all on my own. There's also a lot of cuteness (and a lot of tears) plus some really sweet awww moments. This is real life. Perfection is overrated.
I've mostly just included my favorite photos, but at the end are a few where you can really see that Joe and I are exhausted. Shell shocked is probably a better word. These two boys wore us down that day, and it shows. I'm assuming one day Joe and I will look back at this and laugh, so I left them in as a little snapshot of us adjusting to life with two boys.
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lol great pictures! Sometimes real life just shows through pictures, but that's ok. That's your life right now and it will be nice someday to look back on it....hopefully! ;)
ReplyDeletePerfection is definitely overrated. This morning I was walking through the house and my first thoughts were “how did my house get so messy this week”? And then I remembered how much family time we had and that is more important than a messy house. There will always be time to clean the mess…but those moments with your family you will never get back! Y’all got a lot of great pictures! Precious family!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful pics! Especially love the ones of big brother playing with the newborn. So adorbs!
ReplyDeleteAwww....great photos!
ReplyDeleteIt's so hard to get "the perfect picture" especially with two little ones! I always end up loving the more candid natural pictures that end up happening on their own! These pictures are all great!
ReplyDeletelol at the last one. Perfection is overrated. Family pics are hard enough with an uncooperative husband and a completely will not look at the camera kid. Don't even add tired and a newborn into that. oy.
ReplyDeleteI love them all even the ones with baby crying! It captures what real life is! You did get some really good ones though!
ReplyDeleteHonestly I think the second kid has been such a blessing to mine and my husbands entire mentality. We've learned to let go a bit easier and like you said, realize perfection isn't realistic.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful family pictures! You have a lovely family =)
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