As a mother/photographer I tend to read into the line "I wish time would stand still" from many different angles. The mother side of me says, "I want them to be like this forever. Or until they break something else, then they can be adults and be out on their own." The photographer part of me says, "Where's my camera?! Where's my camera?! Is the battery charged?! Which kid tried to flush my filters down the toilet?!?!" Both thoughts colliding together at the same time has resulted in me scrambling to grab the camera at a cute moment but not wanting to tear my eyes away from the scene unfolding in front of me. I think as a mother it's a common fear (well, I might be alone on this one but oh well) that we'll forget the little moments. I have scrapbooked, done journals for each kid, taken photos to the point where they think I'm the paparazzi, and made them model endlessly for me. Frankly, they are tired of the camera and my 5 year old will either moon the camera if she isn't in a confined space or made an ugly face complete with her fingers jammed up her nose. The 2 year old has just learned to run when she hears the lens cap pop off. But... those are moments. And they're mine. The best photos are the ones which aren't perfectly posed. They're the ones that capture a glimpse of reality and truth, of candidness and raw life. I would rather have a million pictures of a tiny little butt sticking up in the air amidst 3 other people and a dog who are all smiling and posed than to have a "plastic" appearance . We are all different, that's what makes photography worth while. The same shot will never turn out the same no matter how many times you take it. And for me, that's part of why I love photography. And to be able to share it with the world is a blessing. Happy clicking, everyone! :)