Oh Christmas Tree~
So Freddie and I went through our annual discussion about whether or not to get a tree. It's a pretty useless conversation because in the end we get a tree and every year Freddie complains about what a pain in the ass it is to throw it away. This year I put an end to his mumblings by reminding him that I am halfway around the world, away from my family year after year on the holidays... And the least that he could do is get a tree for the house. Plus this year Oni is a little older and might actually enjoy the tree! So on Wednesday he and Pat went to Home Depot in the pouring rain to pick out our tree. Of course they pick the one day that all of the trees are drenched! *sigh* What could I do... Oni was very curious about the tree when it was brought into the house. He peeked over and eventually moseyed on over to inspect this new addition that had invaded his space.
We also went to take Christmas photos. I can't believe that it's been a year already since we last took it! This year was more difficult since Oni was not stationary and squirmed his way out of every pose and just would not smile! I think we took over 100 shots and only got a handful of mediocre shots with maybe one or two good ones. I hope I can get a new lens for my DSLR so that I can take more candid portraits of him at home. I have slipped with my photography due to day to day priorities, but I'd love to get back into. I feel like I need to go to another class to refresh myself! But that is just a wish and not reality. I hate being away from him on the weekends since that is the only time I get to spend alot of time with him. He was sick all weekend so it's been very draining, but even through his whining and tears, I still feel patient and nurturing. No matter how tired, I jump up and out of bed and run to him to soothe him. It's amazing how your body reacts when your mind is in control. Nothing and no one else could make me do the things I want to do for him... I hope my little man feels better soon! Here are some of our pics from the photo shoot!
We also went to take Christmas photos. I can't believe that it's been a year already since we last took it! This year was more difficult since Oni was not stationary and squirmed his way out of every pose and just would not smile! I think we took over 100 shots and only got a handful of mediocre shots with maybe one or two good ones. I hope I can get a new lens for my DSLR so that I can take more candid portraits of him at home. I have slipped with my photography due to day to day priorities, but I'd love to get back into. I feel like I need to go to another class to refresh myself! But that is just a wish and not reality. I hate being away from him on the weekends since that is the only time I get to spend alot of time with him. He was sick all weekend so it's been very draining, but even through his whining and tears, I still feel patient and nurturing. No matter how tired, I jump up and out of bed and run to him to soothe him. It's amazing how your body reacts when your mind is in control. Nothing and no one else could make me do the things I want to do for him... I hope my little man feels better soon! Here are some of our pics from the photo shoot!
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