Oh how time flies. In so many ways the world turns faster and faster every day. I have known (and loved) Alec's mommy for over twenty years. That fact alone makes me stop and sit up and think about the distant and recent past. We both have been through a lot- especially his mom over the last year. That being said, I know that through a lot of things, this little man has helped his beautiful mother begin to blossom into the person she is meant to be.
This sweet little fella started out his life so teeny tiny, and a little on the early side (about 4 weeks early.) In all the times I have photographed this kiddo he has ALWAYS been the perfect dream-baby. He is full of smiles and love and sweetness. I photographed him in the hospital, before he was two weeks old, his first Halloween, with his Great-Grandfather in his handmade communion gown and now at a year old. When we have our own children, it is easy to get wrapped up in the day-to-day operations of life- so easy, in fact, that we don't realize the blur we are living through. Picking up tiny socks, washing umpteen Onsies, sleepless nights, learning to nurse- it all runs together as a blur, so much so that sometimes we wish it would go faster, then in an instant it is gone. Chubby little feet flatten as they walk, pudgy thighs lengthen into the sleek legs of childhood-and before you know it you have a hormonal fifth-grader who towers over you. Watching Alec over the last year has given me insight into my past, and into my future. Watching him grow in increments has helped me to consider slowing down a bit and appreciating the time I have with my kids while they still look up to me (sort of.)
Thank you Alec- you helped me understand my family a little more, you brought me closer to your momma again, and you just made the world a better place. Love you, Alec. Love you Big Amy, from little amy.
This sweet little fella started out his life so teeny tiny, and a little on the early side (about 4 weeks early.) In all the times I have photographed this kiddo he has ALWAYS been the perfect dream-baby. He is full of smiles and love and sweetness. I photographed him in the hospital, before he was two weeks old, his first Halloween, with his Great-Grandfather in his handmade communion gown and now at a year old. When we have our own children, it is easy to get wrapped up in the day-to-day operations of life- so easy, in fact, that we don't realize the blur we are living through. Picking up tiny socks, washing umpteen Onsies, sleepless nights, learning to nurse- it all runs together as a blur, so much so that sometimes we wish it would go faster, then in an instant it is gone. Chubby little feet flatten as they walk, pudgy thighs lengthen into the sleek legs of childhood-and before you know it you have a hormonal fifth-grader who towers over you. Watching Alec over the last year has given me insight into my past, and into my future. Watching him grow in increments has helped me to consider slowing down a bit and appreciating the time I have with my kids while they still look up to me (sort of.)
Thank you Alec- you helped me understand my family a little more, you brought me closer to your momma again, and you just made the world a better place. Love you, Alec. Love you Big Amy, from little amy.
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