Category Archives: 2011 Project 52 | Motherhood is…

Project 52:28 | special

Metadata: f/2.8, 1/100, ISO 3200 (shot into a mirror) ••• We’re in the middle of our “snowed in winter.” Too hot to go anywhere outside. You can only enjoy so much of the pool. By July…the novelty (for mom) is over & my fear of what the sun does to our skin takes over. So...

Project 52:27 | happy

Metadata:  Lensbaby Composer f/2.8, 1/100, ISO 3200 ••• This has not been an awesome week. For a number of reasons. But mostly, because my gig as a single-ish parent has returned, as my husband is once again having an affair with the hospital. He lives it. Breathes it. Stays overnight there much too often. This...

Project 52:26 | milestones

Metadata:  f/2.8, 1/160, ISO 4000 ••• Yes, I caved. fingernails are (were) painted. she’s hard on her hands, just like her mama. Now she’s flipping out that they are “bo-ken” and begging “fits-it, mama!” No more fingernails. Can’t keep up the maintenance!! & recently I have discovered that plastic stemless wine glasses make GREAT kids...

Project 52:25 | stuffy

Metadata: lensbaby composer, f/4, 1/25, ISO 6400 ••• be back next week. that bed is calling my name. ;) we’re finally on the mend. hallelujah! ••• & if you happen to be new here & want to learn more about why my project 52 looks the way it does, head on over to my project...

Project 52:24 | neglectful

Metadata: lensbaby composer, f/2.8, 1/80, ISO 6400 ••• my. poor. dog. The older caroline gets, the more he has to put up with. These days, her greatest squeal inducing behavior is charging at him full speed & ramming him with her stroller. He now knows exactly where to hide so she can’t reach him. Poor...

Project 52:23 | celebratory [potty training]

Metadata: f/2.8, 1/160, ISO 2000 ••• Well…last week I was fighting the potty training & dare I say…this week it is done?! The only credit I can give myself is that (a) I bought her two potties (both the Baby Bjorn potty & the Baby Bjorn Trainer) when she turned one & she has been...

Project 52:22 | disciplined

Metadata: Lensbaby Composer (my new birthday toy!), f/4, 1/125, ISO 4000 ••• This is the last month of my pre-paid gym membership. I am not renewing. We have built a crossfit gym in our garage & everything I need for an exhausting workout is in that 90° space. Can’t say I won’t get a good...

Project 52:21 | skeptical

Metadata: f/2.8, 1/80, ISO 6400 (hence the grain) ••• caroline is ready to potty train. mama is not. oh the joy. if you have a method that worked, I’d love your secrets. she’ll be 22 mos soon & we’re done with diapers. I think. taking deep breaths & hoping we can do it. wish us...

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