Framed in time

Apparently, taking pictures of kids

Is an almost apocalyptic experience.

Before kids, I thought pictures of kids

Would be so charming.

They would always look cute

Smile so sweetly with dimples on their cheeks.

And we would wow the world

With our good looks.

Yeah, in your dreams, your thinking.

Real-life, they must be bribed with doughnuts and hot chocolate

And they smile all right

Big cheesy grins that make their eyes squint right shut.

But I still think

They're so good looking.

Even if they aren't picture perfect.

Today was the "great picture of the year" day

That one time shot we try for 

When everyone is on their best behaviour.

Hey, it's worth the try

And the doughnuts afterward, apparently.

 "No, you've gotta turn your head...THIS WAY!"

 Finally one that will pass as good enough

Till next year.

Apparently, the adults in this family

Aren't too photogenic either

And are as crazed as the kids.

First shot, ya'll mama needs to visit the gym

But it's us, and that's what is so endearing.

*smirks*

 Oh, yes, there was just that one

Where we all happened to be looking in the same direction

And noone is picking their nose

Coughing

Or checking out the goat grazing on the hill in front of us.

Good pictures, or not.

We are special to each other

And to Jesus.

We'll keep it that way.