Love
It's what keeps us going as parents. It comes in all shapes and sizes.
Sometimes it even wears a giant pink bow.
I can say from firsthand experience that having three children is not an easy job. Someone is always hitting, biting, crying, poking, falling, fighting. Someone needs to use the bathroom. Someone else needs a ride. It's constant, and it's never ends... even into the wee hours of the morning.
But there's another side. A light side. The reasons that keep us going. When there isn't any fighting, there are the sweet moments when they play together, laugh together, and show that they know what it means to be a family. The way the grow together, love one another, and share their lives with us.
Regardless of how many children you have, if you have ever loved a child, you know what I mean when I say that it is amazing to see their little personalities develop and shine. Every child is so unique and wonderful. The serious kids, the light-hearted-always-into-something kids, and the little sisters with big blue eyes that immediately melt your heart.
A wonderful friend of mine just told me that she has been having conversations with her daughters and encourage them not to hide a single thing about who they are. It happens way to often, and it's not worth it.
It's true. It's not worth it. The world needs our best and the brightest. It needs our laughter, our love, and creativity, and our charm.
So to these dear, sweet children, you are loved.
To Mr. Serious Thinking: (Minecraft) Builder, Problem-Solver, Sweetheart. Don't change. You are amazing, just the way your are.
To the Little Firecracker, that laughs and plays without taking a second to warm up: keep living life with an open heart, and a wide open spirit. Your passion makes the work sparkle.
(Exasperated, his mom said to me, "I save his life multiple times a day!" Ha! I also have one that requires constant supervision.)
Finally, to Little Miss Blue Eyes: what a joy it will be for your family to watch your amazing personality grow. You are already strong-willed, but huge-hearted. You know what it feels like to run free and to be held in a warm embrace. The world, sweet little one, is at your fingertips. Never let anyone dull your shine.
Thank you for sharing your love, your children, your life, and your family chaos with me. You made me feel right at home.
Love and light,
Michelle Massey Barnes
Portrait Petites by MMB Imagery... where little personalities shine.
Are you considering MMB Imagery for the little ones in your life? We would love to help you capture the sprit of your child. Designed to be playful and fun, Portrait Petite sessions are relaxed and easy so we can capture the light in their eyes and the love in your heart.
Our Chelsea, Michigan studio is situated perfectly to serve Chelsea, Dexter, Ann Arbor and the surrounding communities.
Please contact the studio for session pricing and availability.
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