MY Best Shot

Harrison and I spent a few hours in his room the other day - just being together. Out of it came fun, silliness and quiet.


I captured these two images in the quiet moment. They are not the best of me, [my self-loathing voice would tell you all my flaws despite that I have no makeup on. I always wear mascara due to my blonde eyelashes.] but they captured a pure moment of mother and son. And they captured the soul of
who we are.

Mother and Son.

I already see myself in him - not just physical features, but temperament. Yet, he is very much his own person and it's hard to fathom that this little boy lying next to me in this moment is only 3-years-old. He is filled with wonder, excitement, energy and curiosity. (Did I mention energy?) He wakes up talking and goes to sleep singing. he has reminded me to see the world through a child's eyes again. To slow down, to take it all in for the first time - again.

The fact is, I'm not a photogenic person. There's nothing wrong with that; some people just aren't. There are beautiful people that don't transfer well to the printed image; others - not at all beautiful by the world's standards - are captivating in images. Regardless, Harrison (and I) need some pictures of us together. And I love the realness of these photos.

I see my flaws, he sees my beauty. I often hear, "Mommy, yours hair is pretty", "I like yours necklace, Mommy, you're pretty", "Mommy, you look pretty today". He reminds me that there is more than meets the eye. That what is inside reflects on what is outside, what I see in the mirror and WHO I am are two different things.


I love this little person with all my being.



I am truly blessed.