Dr Seuss knew a thing a two, ‘Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.’ From the bathtub to birthdays, children are constantly enjoying life’s precious moments one day at a time. It’s these moments that deserve savoring; and likewise, serve as one of the easiest ways to add joy to our lives.
Looking back at the entire year, I found myself tearing up and cherishing the simple captures — Beckam playing in the bedsheets or Gage with his drippy ice-cream cone. I resolved to keep my camera closer to capture more of the little everyday happenstances. It’s hard to swallow the fact that these opportunities will become less and less frequent once Gage starts school in the fall (Don’t get me started, I still don’t know what I’m going to do — it’s a weekly discussion and ugly cryfest I have with Husby). Time… It keeps ticking.
I’ve been asked, ‘How are you so positive all the time?’
The answer is, I’m not 100% of the time. But I do believe one of the easiest ways to be happy is slow down, simplify, and pay attention to the details of life: the hues in a sunset, smooth melty chocolate, the smell of fresh laundry. By doing so, the moment becomes meaningful. We’re present in it. Savoring it. Living it — to totally and openly participate in the simplicity of the here and now.
I’m learning to savor the sound of things: The giggles of two brothers playing hide-in-seek. The little voice that sings ‘I am a Child of God’ before bed. The pitter-patter of slipper jammies running into my bedroom eager for good morning kisses. Yes, even the crashing of toy cars into the walls. To make sure to really hear it and appreciate it.
If we’re always racing to the next moment, what happens to the one we’re in? After all, when you stop and look around, this life is pretty amazing.
Missy, this is so true and something I’m working on this year. They grow up so fast! You capture them perfectly. The pictures and their sweet faces are adorable. Xo
The photos are precious and the sentiment of this post is awesome.
My new years resolution was simply to “slow down”. Take in each day, stop rushing through work and play and relax more. Visualize and see more around you – get my nose out of my phone, and into the world that’s happening right in front of me. Thank you for the small reminder! ox
Missy, I’ve been a reader for a long time, but I’m not sure I’ve ever commented. I love how beautiful you make your life look. While I’m sure it’s not perfect, one can still appreciate perfect and beautiful moments we do have. Thank you for these thoughts. I’ve been thinking a lot about this lately and the fact that I sometimes take for granted the time I have with my children. Im currently pregnant with my 4th baby and it is very early on still and I am going through pretty bad all day morning sickness. Did you ever experience that? I’m in bed almost all day and that is very hard to do when you have 3 small kids running around. I feel so guilty most days for not being able to be the kind of mommy I want to be. So I guess my question to you is for tips on how you managed with your sweet family during first trimester sickness. Maybe you did experience that, but if you did, I’d love to hear what you did to help. I know this is a totally random comment, but thank you! 🙂
How do you always have the perfect lighting?
These thoughts are exactly what I needed to read today! Thank you for your beautiful perspective and always gorgeous photos!
Such beautiful children, Missy! I LOVE your boys haircuts.=) Can you share your paint color in the bathroom? It looks like a greyish green color. I am getting ready to do a master bedroom/bathroom over. Do you generally try co-ordinate your colors somewhat through your whole house? Thank you.=)
So cute!
I know you have probably answered this a million times but what camera/lens combo do you use? Your pictures are so dreamy!!