Sian74
Strive less, enjoy more
Day 310 of 365 (Wednesday) - Today has been one of those days for getting things done. Supermarket shopping, buying clothes for my son who hates trying things on, getting started on the Easter homework... With the busyness of the day the photo was in danger of being another thing that had to be "done". The light was fading and despite my daughter wanting to do some cutting out she immediately agreed to help me by heading outside, with the dregs of bubble mix and the hope for a good photo. Her generosity of spirit really struck me.
We hadn't managed any great bubble shots, but she asked if she could take some photos of me, and was so enthused at the results she achieved, and it was good fun being on the other side of the camera for a change! I wanted to have another try at getting a great bubble shot though and she happily obliged by swapping roles again. After a few unsuccessful blows she declared that I was better at blowing bubbles, and she was better at photography, which led to this smile, and my only shot of her not trying to blow bubbles. It reminds me of the fun, importance and value of swapping roles and of not trying so hard.
Strive less, enjoy more
Day 310 of 365 (Wednesday) - Today has been one of those days for getting things done. Supermarket shopping, buying clothes for my son who hates trying things on, getting started on the Easter homework... With the busyness of the day the photo was in danger of being another thing that had to be "done". The light was fading and despite my daughter wanting to do some cutting out she immediately agreed to help me by heading outside, with the dregs of bubble mix and the hope for a good photo. Her generosity of spirit really struck me.
We hadn't managed any great bubble shots, but she asked if she could take some photos of me, and was so enthused at the results she achieved, and it was good fun being on the other side of the camera for a change! I wanted to have another try at getting a great bubble shot though and she happily obliged by swapping roles again. After a few unsuccessful blows she declared that I was better at blowing bubbles, and she was better at photography, which led to this smile, and my only shot of her not trying to blow bubbles. It reminds me of the fun, importance and value of swapping roles and of not trying so hard.