Today is the mark of both a beginning and an ending. Today is the last day of my 365 project on The Daily Project (you can view all of my daily images here). It has been the most challenging photography project ever (and my third attempt I might add) but it has been so incredibly rewarding. While I will not continue with another 365 and posting on The Daily Project consistently I promise to crash the party over there every now and then. However, today I begin a wonderful new project with some of the most amazing female photographers I know. On the tenth day of every month we will each post photos of our son(s) with a letter and link to each other to form an internet ‘circle’. I’m a woman of few words so my letters may be short but for me, this is the perfect project to move forward with!
This was an exciting month for you, you turned five and I finally finished your awesome new Avengers bedroom, but it’s been rough too. You’ve had a multitude of doctor’s appointments and while they weren’t for anything major I know you don’t really like going. You spent your birthday snuggled up in my bed sick. You had to do some skin testing for you environmental allergies (you were a champ though!) which we know have gotten worse and are giving you a hard time. I finally thought you were over all this crummy stuff and now you’ve got strep throat and can hardly eat your beloved tacos. Your Daddy and I can’t always keep the germs away but keeping you safe and healthy is one of our biggest concerns. There have been many discussions between the two of us lately about the choices we have to make to ensure your (and your sister’s) safety and while the decisions we make may be a ‘no-brainer’ it’s not always easy and it sometimes hurts. While you may not always understand the choices we make, we hope that you will trust us because we love you and your sisters more than anything. You, sweet Finn, are our superhero!
Please follow the ‘circle’ by visiting Ashley Spaulding’s blog!
leah cook - what a cool room, Finn!!! wonderful post, April…you are such a good mommy to your little ones.September 10, 2012 – 9:16 am
Ashley Spaulding - Awesome room, Finn…you fit in well!! April, it just dawned on me this morning that I, too, and finishing the Daily Project on the same day that I’m starting this one. So excited to be embarking on this new journey with you, too!September 10, 2012 – 10:22 am
Jes Gwozdz - A superhero with a super mama – a match made in heaven! Love this letter.September 10, 2012 – 10:28 am
Jessica Vaughn - How fun! You can see how much he loves his superheroes!September 10, 2012 – 11:32 am
Amii - I love that your little superhero has a superhero bedroom now because of his super mom! LOVE your images, April!September 10, 2012 – 1:02 pm
Julia - Now THIS is one cool kid!! I love how clearly into this shoot he was, and I’m so, so happy to be a part of this project with you!September 10, 2012 – 3:21 pm
Megan Cieloha - Such a strong kid
Someday Finn will read this and be reminded just how much his Mommy and Daddy loved him through their actions to keep him as safe and healthy as possible <3September 10, 2012 – 10:33 pm
Bre Thurston - That’s the toughest, cutest superhero I’ve ever seen!September 10, 2012 – 11:10 pm
Amy Lucy Lockheart - Oh sweet Finley! He is so adorable in his superhero outfit (and he’s looking very tough, too)! You do a wonderful job of protecting your children, and Finley may not understand everything now but he will someday. Beautiful letter, April. xoxoSeptember 11, 2012 – 8:08 pm
Elle - You are a super-mom, April – and I loved reading your heartfelt words <3 Finley is adorable, and you've captured so much personality in these – just gorgeous!September 12, 2012 – 4:07 am
Megan - Loved this post, super momma… Finn looks awesome in his super hero suit. And his room is super cool. ♡September 19, 2012 – 8:30 pm