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Sometimes, your kid is really crabby. And, a total mess. And, you have to bribe him to sit still because the light is perfect.


Sometimes, he negotiates for two cookies. And, you give in. But, your negotiations didn't specify that he had to smile.


 So, he doesn't. But you love the pictures anyway.


This is real life. Not photo-shopped neatness and smiles. Not clean hands and faces.


But peanut butter, dirt, curls, and negotiations. Life with a 2-year-old is pretty great.

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Amy @ No Greater Honors said…
Oh I LOVE these pictures! You take them so well.. I really should figure out how to take better ones myself! I think my favorite by far is the one with his head in his hand :) Very much BOY!
September 19, 2013 at 7:23 AM
The Maiden Metallurgist said…
Cutie! He is looking more and more like M everyday!
September 19, 2013 at 9:17 AM
Audrey said…
These photos are so happy (even if the subject isn't!) - thank you xox
September 19, 2013 at 8:19 PM
Buffy said…
The pout!! The huge grin! I love him.
September 21, 2013 at 8:12 AM

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