May is going to be a busy, busy month. My eldest brother and his family are coming out to Ohio to visit before they move to Germany for three years at the end of the month. We are going to be cramming in some seriously family time this next few weeks.
It's weird because since he's married and had children they've almost always lived a few states away and we'd get to visit maybe twice a year. It isn't much but it was nice to know that they're there, they're close - they're only a day's drive away. But Germany is a pretty intense flight away from Ohio and we'll probably only get to visit once - if that! - while they're there. Meaning my three nieces will be significantly older (okay, my chin is officially quivering now...) the next time I get to squeeze them.
Some explanations of my goals...
1. Shoot with land camera - a lot. I haven't touched my land camera since last summer, I'm not sure why. But I'd really like to get reacquainted with it this month so I can capture some precious moments. There isn't a single picture another camera can take that would turn out more special to me than ones from this camera, there is just something about that camera...
2. Take family pictures - jumping ones too! We absolutely need to take family pictures. The last ones we had done were at Christmas and they were pathetic. I'm not even sure how to say it nicely ...but the photographer needed a bit more practice before taking on clients. I'm not saying mine will be amazing but I know I can at least get a decent one and of course, we need a group jump shot!
3. Take Grace and Noah skating. I really want to take my eldest niece and nephew roller skating. I had so much fun when I went with Noah that I'd really like to go with just Noah and Grace while they're still young enough to think we're cool.
4. Shoot lots of film. Film always seems so much more special than digital. I'd really like to get some adorable shots of all six kids together. (Both of my older brothers have three children, if you haven't already gathered that.)
5. Be available. This is where I admit to being a terrible person. I've ignored phone calls (serious phone phobia over here!) and I often forget to respond to texts (normally not on purpose) This month I will answer the phone, I will respond quickly and I'm going to try my hardest to always be available in case there is a spare moment we can spend time together.
6. Go to playground with all six kids. I live close to a really awesome playground that my brother (the one who lives in Ohio) sometimes brings his children to play at, while my other brother is here I'd really like for all of us to go play there.
7. Take initiative. Plans are so up in the air right now. I have no idea what we will be up to the next few weeks except for a few things that have been planned for a while. But I'd really like to be the one to make some sort of plans with my brother instead of just waiting to be invited to do something.
8. Make lots of memories. This doesn't exactly need explained but I'm so nervous my nieces will forget about me while they're in Germany. While I know that won't really happen I'd like to do things with them that will always remember about us while they're away. I foresee lots of swinging on swings, throwing rocks in the pond and like in the next few weeks.
9. Be patient. I have five nieces, and one nephew all under the age of 9 - this is going to get crazy, no doubt about it. I want to be patient with them, always. I can only think of a few things worse than realizing I wasted time being mad or annoyed at one of my nieces while I could have been having fun with them.
10. Cherish every second! This doesn't need to be explained...right?
Today we're having our first little family get together somewhere special, I can't wait! Hope your day is as awesome as I predict mine will be.
xoxo
It's weird because since he's married and had children they've almost always lived a few states away and we'd get to visit maybe twice a year. It isn't much but it was nice to know that they're there, they're close - they're only a day's drive away. But Germany is a pretty intense flight away from Ohio and we'll probably only get to visit once - if that! - while they're there. Meaning my three nieces will be significantly older (okay, my chin is officially quivering now...) the next time I get to squeeze them.
Here is a short list of goals I wrote for this month...
1. Shoot with land camera - a lot. I haven't touched my land camera since last summer, I'm not sure why. But I'd really like to get reacquainted with it this month so I can capture some precious moments. There isn't a single picture another camera can take that would turn out more special to me than ones from this camera, there is just something about that camera...
2. Take family pictures - jumping ones too! We absolutely need to take family pictures. The last ones we had done were at Christmas and they were pathetic. I'm not even sure how to say it nicely ...but the photographer needed a bit more practice before taking on clients. I'm not saying mine will be amazing but I know I can at least get a decent one and of course, we need a group jump shot!
3. Take Grace and Noah skating. I really want to take my eldest niece and nephew roller skating. I had so much fun when I went with Noah that I'd really like to go with just Noah and Grace while they're still young enough to think we're cool.
4. Shoot lots of film. Film always seems so much more special than digital. I'd really like to get some adorable shots of all six kids together. (Both of my older brothers have three children, if you haven't already gathered that.)
5. Be available. This is where I admit to being a terrible person. I've ignored phone calls (serious phone phobia over here!) and I often forget to respond to texts (normally not on purpose) This month I will answer the phone, I will respond quickly and I'm going to try my hardest to always be available in case there is a spare moment we can spend time together.
6. Go to playground with all six kids. I live close to a really awesome playground that my brother (the one who lives in Ohio) sometimes brings his children to play at, while my other brother is here I'd really like for all of us to go play there.
7. Take initiative. Plans are so up in the air right now. I have no idea what we will be up to the next few weeks except for a few things that have been planned for a while. But I'd really like to be the one to make some sort of plans with my brother instead of just waiting to be invited to do something.
8. Make lots of memories. This doesn't exactly need explained but I'm so nervous my nieces will forget about me while they're in Germany. While I know that won't really happen I'd like to do things with them that will always remember about us while they're away. I foresee lots of swinging on swings, throwing rocks in the pond and like in the next few weeks.
9. Be patient. I have five nieces, and one nephew all under the age of 9 - this is going to get crazy, no doubt about it. I want to be patient with them, always. I can only think of a few things worse than realizing I wasted time being mad or annoyed at one of my nieces while I could have been having fun with them.
10. Cherish every second! This doesn't need to be explained...right?
xoxo
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