I really don't know how I have managed not to steal anyone's babies so far. I mean really, I just adore them and every bubba I photograph makes me CLUCKY!
I really loved it when my kids were babies. They were so much hard work from one time to another but it's a really lovely time having a baby in the house and often I miss it. There's something so amazing about new life and their lack of being able to talk back, their gratitude for even the tiniest gesture, and as a parent, you're made to feel like a hero rather than an idiot who knows nothing. Don't get me wrong, I'm enjoying the pre-teen phase in my household mostly but OH how I love babies!!
And how could I not when they are as adorable as this? It would be completely understandable if I took her home right? Of course....however...watching her beautiful Mum and Dad in the phase of new baby smitten-ness, I'm thinking no-one could love this baby more than they do...
And I want to share this spunky family with you too. This is actually a pre-wedding shoot for Mum and Dad but we couldn't leave out their adorable girls. Aren't they going to be the cutest flowergirls ever?
I have a stack of different pregnant tummy shots to edit and another pre-wed session. Bliss.
I also FINALLY opened my online store choosing Made It over a self-hosted store.
I registered the domain cherrymumma.com.au some time ago and have been mucking around building an online store but to be honest, this is all I need so I went with it and made heaps of sales on opening night last night. Find my store at www.madeit.com.au/cherrymumma . I'll be adding all sorts of bits and pieces as I create them. I'm planning on more hair accessories and some sketch books, fabric jewellery and some homeswares using my artwork. I've been selling these hair flowers and headbands at a hairdressing salon here recently and will also be at the Rosedale Maker's Market on October 23rd. I can't help but make stuff, my hands don't enjoy being idle and while photography is my main passion, hours at the computer can drain me.
It's been a bit tricky to juggle everything of late as I've had Alex home for TWO WEEKS off school with a pesky ear infection. I cannot believe the stubborn germs that we are all dealing with this Winter, grrr...
He's going back to school tomorrow no matter what. I'm so stressed this time away may have affected his learning. He's had around 40 days off this year with different illnesses. Not only is it awful for his education but honestly, it's a pain for me too just quietly....
I'm still struggling on and off with my "stuff" day to day but still have an unwavering determination to beat it. Still. My shrink has set me a couple of daunting tasks to complete before our next session which I'm trying really hard not to dig my heels into the ground and avoid it like mad. Sucking it up and just gonna do it. Yep really I am. Yep...
