Some of my toughest assignments are personal. Today, Liam had his last day in pre-k and it's really unbelievable to think we're here already. It's times like these that I battle documenting moments...and soaking them in unobstructed. I tried my best to strike a balance -- it's a constant struggle as a photographer and as a parent, desperately doing whatever I can to hold on to now...
I love you little man. Mom & Dad are really proud of you...
I continue to be thankful for the photographic opportunities that come my way. Thank you McDaniel College....
Danielle Tate | MissNowMrs.com
On Tuesday, 4/7/2015 at 5:31PM...
He came to us.
Oliver Daniel Waire.
8.5 lbs.
22 inches long.
The road here wasn’t easy.
I still sit and stare and admire the strength of Sara.
…and my love for her continues to swell.
Life.
Creating it is something else.
We’re fortunate.
Appreciative.
…and excited for the adventures that await us as a family of 5.
In the rare quiet moments that find me,
I let it all soak in.
Still surreal in some ways.
Familiar.
Comfortable.
Where we’re supposed to be.
Right here.
Right now.
Together.
…and I watch our little man grow and take all of his firsts alongside his siblings,
…and I reflect on how these same moments will also mark lasts.
It occurred to me that one day I might be found…
…face up
…or down
…or somewhere in between.
So I thought it might be good
…to shed a little light on the scene.
I carry 2 rocks in my right pocket.
…always, without fail.
A security blanket of sorts.
Calming in a storm of hail.
Bringing a smile to my face.
…with fond thoughts
Of a time and place…
…in Maine.
So I thought I would share these words
You know,
…to prove I’m not insane.
Take’m.
They’re special.
Think of me.
…and when you’re ready
Take a road trip…
Remember.
Squeeze’m tight…
..then set’m free.
