Getting my picture taken is not fun for me. Even worse, is having to look at those pictures that have been taken of me. But, despite my revulsion at my own image, and my own difficulty of seeing anything other than age spots and fat rolls, I knew that I wanted Kim to capture some photos of just me. Call me vain. Call me Ms. Fancypants, or whatever, but I knew that in 10 years from now, when I am settling into my mid-forties, I would be darn pleased to be able to look at my 33 year old self, current flaws and all. And I hope my boys and their children will be happy to have pictures of me to look at, and to remember me by.
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It seems that pictures of our mothers are so hard to come by. Moms tend to be the photographers, or are busy in the kitchen during parties, or gathering the troupes together during large gatherings, and rarely make it into the photograph. I treasure the pictures of my mom, especially ones that capture her smiling and laughing. She is so beautiful to me.
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So these pictures are for me and for my posterity. I have no doubt in the years to come the flaws that are so obvious to me today will fade away. That those lines and spots will merely reflect all of the laughter and experiences in my life, and the fat rolls will just remind me of those little boys that I carried in my tummy for nine months and carried in my arms for many years after.
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I just clicked on your blog to get your choc. cake recipe and was so happy to see these. I love them, you're beautiful.
What kg said!
I too dislike seeing pictures of myself... I need to remember that about making sure there are enough images of myself around for posterity.
I totally agree with everything you are saying. I find myself repulsive, but am sure my children only see love. For what it's worth, anytime I see photos of you I think of happiness, bright blue eyes, freckles, and a gorgeous smile. Mostly, I think you just radiate comfort and happiness.
I want to see the rest of them. I think you are amazingly photogenic and beautiful, personally.
I'm glad you wrote this because like you, I hate getting my picture taken but you are right that our kids will LOVE every single one.
Looks like we all feel the same way (about hating our own pictures and loving your pictures)! These are great, Amy...and I seriously love everything you wrote.
I love these pictures, Amy! You are gorgeous. It really captures your lovely complexion, and those beautiful eyes!
I feel the sameway about pics, I can't stand to see myself in most pictures.
But I feel the same way about my Mom, and always felt sad when she complained about her body. I just always thought she was SO beautiful! I still do!!!
So beautiful! You look absolutely amazing! I LOVE these photos of you! :-)
Kim captured you just the way I see you. You're beautiful Amy and your boys will love having these pictures of you.
Such a great post! Man you look sexy!! Love that first shot. The colors are soft and you look so peaceful. I think you ought to blow one of these up big and give it to Mike for Father's Day or something. He'll treasure it just like your handsome boys will.
So beautiful! You are so right, we always tend to be the ones behind the camera, never in front of it. I agree, we are so hard on ourselves and picky about our "flaws", which I think just give us character so there =) I look back on pictures when I was 20 and all I saw when I looked in the mirror were the imperfections. I was so insecure I just never embraced the beauty of my young body that was so full of energy and life. That's what I love about 30. I figure if you don't love yourself, how can you expect anyone else to. And anyways, what does it matter, its only our earthly body judged against earthly ideals, so very impermanent. SO I'll exit my soap box now =) Love to see your beauty captured forever for those handsome little men and the oodles of grandbabies to come!!
Amy, you look beautiful! Your whole family will treasure these.
Wonderful pictures!
You're right, mothers rarely make it into the photo.
---Jessica
Amy, these are SOOOOO beautiful! You're darn right you are a hot chicky 33 year old momma! These are totally pics to be proud of then and now!
These are wonderful!! I had that thought last time we took pictures too. I always love looking at pictures of the women in my life when they were younger. Good for you!
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