Motherhood Porchraits: It’s the Little Things

What do you remember most about your childhood?

I remember holidays and vacations, trips to the beach, family visits. The big things.

But I also remember small, quiet moments. I remember reading Richard Scarry books on the couch, curled into Mom’s armpit, my brother on the other side of her as we both point out the worm, the pig, the raccoon.

I remember sitting on the floor and playing in the living room with the windows open, spring air floating through the house. I remember crawling around in the cool, crisp grass while Mom did yard work nearby.

These are small potato moments. But your kids remember those moments the most, because they repeat over and over, cementing the steps into their little brains.

Reading that book for the upteenth time. Pouring the 1500th bowl of cereal, peeling the 3000th orange. The way you sing-whisper “good morning” to wake them up. The raspberries you plant on their tummies and cheeks; the tickle fingers that get into their ribs. The way you get still and listen to them when they “need to tell you someking.”

These are the things they’ll remember about their childhood, about you.

Here are some moments you might consider helping them remember with photos:

The way they fit on your lap today, as big or small as they are. How they nuzzle your neck, fit in the crook of your arm.

The way you laugh with your whole face when they say something really funny or unexpected.

The look of pride and awe you have when they show you something they’re proud of.

They want to remember you at this age, just like you want to remember them at this age. (They just might not know it yet.)

Motherhood Porchraits are here, and are a perfect way to help you quickly get into some photos with your babies, to help you both remember each other at this age.

These aren’t a full hour session at home; Motherhood Porchraits are quick (10 minutes) and easy photos that we make together on your front porch in May. Just in time for Mother’s Day.

Motherhood Porchraits are a way for you to say that you’re here with your kids, without a phone camera at the end of your arm pointed back at you.

They’re a ten minute pause in your day, a chance for you to come outside with them and play. Bring a book, or bubbles, or popsicles after dinner if you want to get messy. Or just bring yourselves and your raspberry lips and tickle monster fingers.

Read all about Motherhood Porchraits, what’s included, and how much they cost, and then sign up at the bottom of the page to claim your spot, here.