Tuesday, April 20, 2010

perfection ...

My children reminded me about a valuable lesson yesterday. All I wanted was the perfect picture of them. But, perfection is not attained without hard work, dedication, flexibility and patience. This is true in every aspect of life. You have to work for what you want. You have to fight for your own little slice of perfection. And their stubbornness showed me that. Because ...

I tried to get them to look at me - FAIL

I tried to get them to not hurt each other - FAIL

I tried to get them all to smile - FAIL

I tried to get them all in the shot - FAIL

I tried to get them to all say "CHEESE" - FAIL
But, then I tried to let them be exactly who they are - PERFECTION
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29 comments:

  1. JenApril 20, 2010 at 6:56 AM

    So sweet and soooo true... I love this!

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  2. EricaApril 20, 2010 at 7:11 AM

    adorable! and although I love seeing pictures of your little ladies, I am just wondering if your arms hurt too bad to type a longer post :) just kidding with you of course!

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  3. AnonymousApril 20, 2010 at 7:54 AM

    Yes! Sometimes you just gotta let it roll. Let the chips fall where they may.

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  4. misszippyApril 20, 2010 at 7:55 AM

    What a great set of pics! They are so cute. Thanks for the reminder.

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  5. gba_gf April 20, 2010 at 7:59 AM

    ah yes, having 3 kids in one photo looking at the same cameral without anyone crying is... a miracle. And it should thus be treated as such.

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  6. AnneApril 20, 2010 at 8:01 AM

    Perfect pic indeed! That is no easy task. Totally adorable :)

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  7. AnonymousApril 20, 2010 at 8:25 AM

    Perfection stinks! It can get the best of us. I love the pics and the curls!! Cute :)

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  8. Nicole JoyApril 20, 2010 at 8:39 AM

    Awww! Adorable pic & great lesson. :)

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  9. CarlyApril 20, 2010 at 8:57 AM

    Too cute!

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  10. the dawnApril 20, 2010 at 9:02 AM

    Love the captions! Hilarious. And it does remind me how much I love digital cameras...remember when we had to wait until we developed them to see what we ended up with...oh how I love technology!

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  11. UnknownApril 20, 2010 at 9:30 AM

    too cute!!

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  12. MonicaApril 20, 2010 at 9:44 AM

    too cute!!!

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  13. RobynApril 20, 2010 at 10:21 AM

    That is a picture you'll treasure forever!

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  14. KatyeApril 20, 2010 at 10:28 AM

    hahaha well i think all those pictures are perfect in their own way but that last one is so sweet =)

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  15. Pining for PinterestApril 20, 2010 at 10:28 AM

    This post is priceless, I love it!!

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  16. AnonymousApril 20, 2010 at 10:41 AM

    Awww adorable!

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  17. AimeeApril 20, 2010 at 10:48 AM

    Oh, I have totally been there with the picture thing! Ha ha...I love the last pic..it is so precious! But, your point about perfection is right on!

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  18. Rene'April 20, 2010 at 10:58 AM

    love your pics, we have 4 kids and trying to get a pic is crazy, you are right sometimes it is better to just let them be themselves:)

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  19. akjenniektApril 20, 2010 at 11:09 AM

    That's so cute :)!

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  20. Shellyrm ~ just a country runnerApril 20, 2010 at 12:00 PM

    Your girls are so beautiful! The pictures are wonderful. Thanks for the virtual hugs. Seeing their little faces makes me smile.

    Enjoy your day...can you move? ;-)

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  21. AnonymousApril 20, 2010 at 1:21 PM

    love it! how sweet are they!

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  22. EmzApril 20, 2010 at 1:22 PM

    I'm really thinking this is one of the best post I have EVER read.

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  23. JudiApril 20, 2010 at 3:51 PM

    So cute!

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  24. jamie@sweatyhugsApril 20, 2010 at 4:25 PM

    Love this!

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  25. UnknownApril 20, 2010 at 4:33 PM

    What a fantastic post and oh so true!

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  26. ajhApril 20, 2010 at 8:39 PM

    You could make a greeting card or sell this somehow!

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  27. HannahApril 20, 2010 at 9:55 PM

    Cuteness. Gotta love those three girls! Your pictures remind me sooooooo much of the 1 billion pictures I try to get of my three. Just for one "good" one. Love it!

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  28. UnknownApril 20, 2010 at 11:36 PM

    omg - love the pics. they are so cute!

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  29. SarahApril 21, 2010 at 3:01 AM

    Adorable, I love the photos!! :)

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