

Little A - some days you are delightfully dorky. i am trying to learn from you how to turn Little M’s moods around. You are so good at it. Little M - you feel the urge to walk and balance on every surface and to jump from every height. i am biting my tongue to hold back my words of caution so that you might find your own limits.
out takes;




“A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013.”

When mama switches out the light,
I’ll still be 2 years old tonight.
But from the very break of day,
Before all children rise and play,
Before the darkness turns to gold,
Tomorrow i’ll be 3 years old.
3 kisses when i wake.
3 candles on my cake.


caught him showing the neighbor how many fingers he’s going to be tomorrow.



Little A - welcome home little gnome Akile! you’ve got a new sidekick.
Little M - lilacs are admired and delighted in up close, dandelions blown, waved & watered, horse chestnut blossoms discovered and excitedly reported, purple globe flower irresistible to pluck. your senses are very much stimulated.



“A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013.”
