{Brooklyn} A New Chapter

I must say that I think it's no coincidence that I've been trying to work less and my child is now more compliant. Which kinda breaks my heart. If her behavior is only an attempt to get my attention, I am pretty much failing at my job as a mother. Not to be extreme, because I know that's not totally true...but there is truth to be told in this reality.  I have been loving being a mom to Brookie for the past couple of weeks. Honestly, for the first time ever, I contemplated being a stay-at-home mom. She is growing and changing so much lately...I feel like I want to be there for it all. Oh, motherhood...you are anything but simple.

 Would you believe that she actually allowed me to do her hair, in braids no less? 

I was thrilled. My little Pippi Longstalking.

 Yes, I'm taking a photo of her braid. To remember the day that she finally allowed me to do her hair in braids. And she looked so grown. So much, it kinda hurt my heart.

 Even though she is only two, I sometimes get glimpes of her being a teenager. 

Dan & I laugh about it all of the time. This is her zoning out on the TV....

 As a photographer, I'm always cautious by what I post on my blog. But as a mother, I love the imperfection. The blurry & overexposed shots that convey emotion are my favorites!