As I prayed one night for help in this department, a small voice reminded me, “Why don’t you just delight in your children, Ashley? You need to find the joy in this vocation again.”
So it is with this intention that I have begun (inspired by Elise and all the other amazing creatives) a 100 Day photography project. Each day from August 27 to December 4, I hope to seek out and record the extraordinary ordinary, because truly, my life is so, so good. I chose this 100 day stretch for many reasons: it’s the beginning of a new schooling season for us with lots of change. It’s a time of birthday celebrations, our anniversary and a wedding. It’s that sweet spot where we anxiously prepare for a baby’s birth while enjoying our last days as a 7-person team.
Below are the first 18 photos, from August 27 to September 13:
For the first time all summer, he says he’s excited to go to school! | Starting the “last day of summer celebration” with Mass and donuts | My brave boys on the first day of school | It feels like we’re turning an important corner in our business and it’s so exciting | I love hearing his belly laughs when he watches a show before school | After struggling to find my new place this week, hearing him ask me for study help made my heart burst. I miss him | Sneaky helping himself to an extra cookie during family movie night | Gorgeous whispy clouds…it’s going to be a good day | Second only to baking, painting is her favorite thing to do
Found D reading TJ a book about his favorite super heroes. What a special moment | I’m really enjoying this new routine of having muffins ready when the boys return from school every afternoon | So big and yet so small, it’s hard to believe he’s almost two | I miss reading together, all snuggled on the couch. Note to self: Make the time | This girl and her “flip-a-roos”…she is quite the gymnast! | After a long day, Mark and J propped their feet up in the exact same way | We gave TJ one of his birthday gifts early (a Batman costume) and he was obsessed! I died from the cuteness | Starting a new daily devotional and already feeling convicted | A picture sent to me from his teacher – I love how technology is giving me a peek into his school day