He looks old

How the CRAP does everyone keep up on blogs??????  I mean seriously - to write a GOOD blog post it takes at least an hour.  And that doesn't include the prep time of preparing the already taken photos, thinking about what to write that DOESN'T sound idiotic (and let me tell you ... I go through LOTS of drafts prior to plucking the actual keys that "make it") and then telling the kids to stop asking you questions long enough to focus on FOLLOWING THROUGH!  My sister is GREAT at writing her blog.  HOWEVER ... she has NOOOOO Idea how to take pictures - so they are not included.  AND she doesn't have children touching her, asking her questions, eating food on the computer table, going potty, changing clothes FIVE TIMES in 4 minutes!!!  So she doesn't count.  So she can't judge me.  STOP JUDGING ME LISA!!! :)

A few weeks ago a photographer friend of mine Jen Taylor and I made a PACT.  Is that how you spell that?  Remember how I wrote last time about NEVER taking pictures of my boy and how it made me SICK inside that I hadn't???  Well the two of us VOWED to take pictures of our boys that weekend.  SHE followed through ... **I** however did not.  Until this weekend.

I don't have the greatest light in this home.  And because much of what we own is still in a box, in the basement, covered up and no where to be found ... I haven't taken that many pictures in their rooms like I had before.   I love that my boy plays with legos and can put together a set in a matter of a couple hours.  He's very smart, extremely kind, loving, generous to his friends and prays for his sisters every morning and night.  He is consumed with anxious thoughts.  And that breaks my heart.  His paranoia comes from whatever has happened to his friends' families.   Intrusive thoughts that he struggles with - making sure they're not real.  It's a concern of mine and Nate's that we are constantly worried about.  I know he gets it from me.  My side of the family.  I was VERY anxious as a child - constantly thinking my parents would die.  I wouldn't leave the home if my mom was there ... because I was afraid that if I did - I'd never see her again.  Horrible feelings for such a tiny person.  So we're extra careful of him.  Extra careful of what he sees on TV - knowing that eventually it will consume his thoughts.  And we become very aware of his surroundings, our words and actions.  He makes me happy - and I know his future is great!  

Catching him while unaware ... cute little teeth, faux hawk hair,  and a photoshopping a little teeeeeny tiny zit that made him SO WORRIED!  Mostly straight out of camera shots for this.  Love this 9 1/2 year old boy of mine!

 

Comments

[elizabeth pellette]

He is very handsome... great photos..

[Lisa]

NO WAY IS HE 9 1/2! Holy crap. So handsome. Such beautiful eyes. And yeah, I'm totally judging you...and I find you perfect. How's THAT for a verdict?

[Amanda Keeys]

Look at that gorgeous boy! So handsome :) I find myself taking less photos of my boys too... my girls are just so much more agreeable (and more fun to dress, hrm). He sounds a bit like Jakob - obsessed with legos :) So sorry about his anxious thoughts, poor kid. I can't imagine!

[christine]

I really really really like this post. Its nice to see more pics of Wesley!!

[Krista]

Kara, I seriously love him. He is just so special and sweet and so dang cute. I love the pics too, but love him more. :)

[Jen]

Gimme a K! Gimme an A! Gimme an R! Gimme another A! Go~o~o~o Kara!!!!!
Yay! Pictures of your boy! And boy,those eyes! Wow!

(I think I'm going to stop with the exclamation marks now.)

So sorry to hear about the anxiety. Our girl is like that, so I get it with the shielding him from TV and the like. We do the same. I also get it with the 'how do you keep up with your blog?' sentiment.

[color balancing]

Your page is beautiful! I love the colors that you used!