Family Pictures

 We all have insecurities, I know I sure do. 

Im super self-cauntious and always worried about what others are thinking. 

Im a little bit of a procrastinator- or a lot. 

I dont like having my pictures taken. 

I like to take pictures because I have a little control on not actually being in them. 

Sure, I'd love to weigh less- dress better- have perfect kids- and all that. 

But thats not real. 

Taking family pictures is hard, especially for me! 

But when it is all said and done I'm always grateful I took the time to do them. 

Even if I have to yell at my kids or bribe them with ice-cream, but lets be honest, The Man is usually the one I have to bribe! He HATES getting family pictures done and he usually complains the entire time. Which usually only lasts about 10 minutes.  

How do I do it? I set up a tripod, place everyone in their spot, set the timer, and run!

Then I say a little prayer that 1 out of the 5 I take work out!

Usually I fail. 

Usually I love everyone in the picture but myself. 

Usually Im a little depressed about the way it all turns out. 

How I wouldn't love to have a session where the photographer takes over and tells me what to do, where my kids are laughing and enjoying every minute- and husband, and where I wait a week and my pictures are delivered all nice and touched up ready to enjoy. 

But thats not realistic. 

Instead I hurry to a spot and make it work. 

One day maybe it will be different. 

Today Im just glad the job got done. 

 Leighton 3, Mack 7, Carmen 5