The Three Amigos
This evening we picked up two of Joshua’s friends on our way to church. Both boys’ mothers are recovering from leg injuries (one had hip surgery). We giggled a bit at the thought of them getting together and hobbling about on crutches or lounging with their feet up while the children (9 of them between the two families) cleaned the house.
When we arrived at church, I hopped out of the running car to take a quick picture. I made asked the boys to stand near each other for the picture. “Pretend you like each other,” I shouted in my best photographer voice.
Can we please go to youth group now, Mom?
“Why is your mom taking our picture?” One of the boys asked.
“She always has her camera with her, it’s just a thing she does these days,” was Joshua’s reply, not embarrassed, just resigned.
I never could get the boys to stand very close. The one where I suggested they put their arms around each other came out looking like Joshua was about to throttle one of the other young men. I thought it best to be kept off the blog.
In the end I settled for, “Stand still.”
Kathy
Project 365 - Day 262
September 20th, 2007 at 4:03 am
Great picture! One reason for being a mom is to take impromptu pictures of your kids with their friends. It helps build character.
September 20th, 2007 at 6:09 am
Cute cute, Katherine. I love your blogs, your random thoughts, your children and dear Tim. I’m delighted to be in your sphere!! AK
September 20th, 2007 at 6:35 am
Hi Kathy!
Thank you so much for your sweet words. I love the photos. My boys see me behind a camera so much, they expect it! I love the Project 365 idea!
Love & Blessings,
Alli
September 20th, 2007 at 7:13 am
We’re big picture takers here too! Hopefully my son will be as used to it as yours is by the time he’s old enough to feel embarrassed by his crazy clicking mama!
September 20th, 2007 at 7:53 am
Hey! You got all 3 smiling at the same time! That in itself is a huge victory!
September 20th, 2007 at 9:52 am
You can tell those children who are used to having their photo taken - A LOT. They know just how to pose - such as Josh is in this photo. Love it.
September 20th, 2007 at 1:22 pm
Great photo!
September 20th, 2007 at 6:09 pm
Standing still is good!
September 20th, 2007 at 6:50 pm
I’m carrying my camera with me everywhere too!
October 5th, 2007 at 12:55 pm
That is so funny. When our kids friends come over I immediatley bring out the camera and my kids all say, “Oh she is going to blog this”. Their friends have no clue!