I really, really wanted to focus on taking a picture every day---even if it wasn't artistic, or even good, and I don't care if 300 of them are of my kids. They are the center of my life right now! There will be some good ones occasionally, but even professional photographers would be hard-pressed to get a "great" photo every day. Especially when real life gets in the way!
I was traveling on Jan 1st and my son became very ill. My daughter followed suit on the 2nd and they were sick until yesterday. I didn't get pictures those two days because I was taking care of my kids literally every waking moment. So my first two spots will be blank, but the story is that I spent two days being filled with gratitude that while they were sick for a few days, I am blessed with healthy and happy children. So while it doesn't follow the "rules" of the official picture-a-day Project 365, it will be my project, which is to chronicle my life for a year, showing other people how I see my life. That is an important story to me, so in my book it will go.
I am still excited to keep trying. I have pictures from every other day. I was just so discouraged to miss the first two days right off the bat.
Sarah
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