Yes, I had big plans for our family Christmas card this year—plans that included our entire family posing beautifully within a festive scene. We would all wear matching outfits, with Ava in the most adorable dress I could find. Visions of our holiday happiness danced in my head.
Then the toddler spoke, sharing her opinions. Her independent opinions. WHICH IS NOT A BAD THING; I WOULD JUST LIKE TO SAY FOR THE RECORD. Remember? I WANTED her to be an independent woman!
Then the toddler spoke, sharing her opinions. Her independent opinions. WHICH IS NOT A BAD THING; I WOULD JUST LIKE TO SAY FOR THE RECORD. Remember? I WANTED her to be an independent woman!
And her opinions? No, she did not want to take a picture for the Christmas card. No, she did not want Mommy or Daddy to be present, even if she did finally concede to this horrible request. No, she would not wear a dress. No, she would not be smiling for the camera. Needless to say, it was looking like I would never create the perfect Christmas card. Although I did manage to convince Ava to pose for several photo shoots, nothing turned out well.
Until a random day at Mimi and Papaw's house. Ava suddenly decided she was ready for her close up. Wearing a purple sweat suit, with not a bow in sight, she proudly posed alone with a big grin. And me? I was more than happy with that, as those of you know who did, in fact, receive the Smith family Christmas card this year. See? I’m not picky! I take what I can get!
Until a random day at Mimi and Papaw's house. Ava suddenly decided she was ready for her close up. Wearing a purple sweat suit, with not a bow in sight, she proudly posed alone with a big grin. And me? I was more than happy with that, as those of you know who did, in fact, receive the Smith family Christmas card this year. See? I’m not picky! I take what I can get!
Happy Holidays!
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