Photo Credit: littlemisswordy
In the midst of winter with its harsh cold temps and snow shoveling duties, summer seems so far away doesn’t it? This is the part where I shouldn’t mention that I have no idea what that’s like since I’m currently living on a tropical island. I’ll leave that out, but will share this sweet story with you.
This past summer, my seven-year old spent ten days at the heels of his older sister and his three older cousins. No doubt this kid can hold his own, loves an audience, and is one of the most entertaining seven-year olds I have ever met. However, he was still the youngest and with that sentence naturally comes a tiny bit of impatience. Impatience to understand the topic of conversation, impatience to do the things they can do, and impatience to fast forward beyond this point in time and be as “grown up” as they appear to a seven-year old. It was sweet to see him in the midst of the older kids, trying to get their attention all while playing it cool. Being the youngest, he was the center of their attention most of the time anyway. However, there were those moments when I would catch him off to the side wistfully looking at them. This photo was taken at some point during those ten days, and in my eyes not only perfectly captured my cutie pie but also the story I just shared with you.
I’m heading off to Bermuda for a few days and not sure what internet access I’ll have while I’m there, but I set up the scheduler to publish a couple of posts while I’m gone. Here’s hoping it works! I’ll share photos when I return.
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LITTLE MISS WORDY 
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If only he could know how fleeting it truly is…that time of wonder. What a sweet story, and excellent photo accompaniment. Heart.
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I know…I thought the same thing. He’s currently in a stage where he wants to be like the older kids, but still in his Peter Pan stage where being a grown up is not at all appealing to him. 😉
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Very nice post I really love that banner shot, too! And thanks so much for the pingback! 😉
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Thank you and you are most welcome! 🙂
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Great photo!! Love the angle, focus and of course your beautiful boy. Most impressed. Enjoy your trip
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Thank you! One of those lucky shots although I am biased about the subject’s cute factor. 😉
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Such an adorable boy! He wanted to be the center of attention….enjoy your trip! 🙂
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Thank you! The trip was great! 🙂
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Great image and I agree- he is a cutie pie!
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Thanks a bunch! Happy Monday to you!
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What a gorgeous boy! Always tricky being the youngest but there are definite benefits too – lots of attention and the others have paved the way for them.
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Thank you. I was the middle child so I had my own challenges, but seeing him following the older kids around made me realize birth order is a challenge for all! 🙂
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today i am so jealous of where you live! it is cold windy and arctic air is here for a few days with single digits……….enjoy your days in Bermuda
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I miss the seasons, but definitely enjoy the warm island weather too! 🙂 Bermuda was amazing! Stay warm my friend!
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Happy travels my friend. Look forward to the pictures upon your return. He us beautiful BTW, but of course you already know that!
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Thank you. I enjoyed my trip immensely! Just shared some photos in my post today. Happy Monday!
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You captured the LOOK beautifully! My gosh he IS a cutie. Let’s see, he’s seven and my daughter is seven, I’m certain these two would have a blast playing together. Have fun in Bermuda! Can’t wait to see the pics when you get back! 🙂
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Thank you Anka! Our little ones would get along splendidly as would their mommies! 😉
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That’s a lovely photo, great use of short focal range, I like it a lot 🙂
Rohan.
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Thank you Rohan. It was definitely a lucky shot. You know I’m just a rookie with a camera! 😉
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Haha, the big secret with photography is that many of the best shots are the lucky shots. You just have to keep snapping and looking out for things to shoot and every now and then you get that really special shot 🙂
When you’re shooting a person or object in a controlled space you can really set up the shot, but when you’re out and about it’s all about snapping away until you get that lucky picture or two 🙂
Keep it up and have fun 🙂
Rohan.
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