Because I've met my children, I had very low (or NO) expectations for a family picture. Those dreamy pictures of everyone snuggling together you see Pinterest? No chance. And I'm ok with that. Since Keaton came home, we've gotten Finley to hold him twice. For about 30 seconds total.
Of course Braden has to be physically restrained to stay in the frame. Braden has yet to hold Keaton, even though he's asked a few times--he always changes his mind when Keaton gets close. He did try to pick Keaton up by the back of his onesie once... so that's something?
For some reason, everyone was screaming (happy screams!) in the family attempts. I mean, it's pretty true to life. Someone is screaming a lot of the time (it's normally Braden.) By my calculations, the child who has done the least screaming in the last two weeks is actually Keaton. The newborn. He's a sweet guy with very few opinions of his own. Yet.
We have about a week and a half more help before I get to wrangle these wiggly guys all by myself. Sometimes I'm sure we'll be fine. Sometimes I think there's no way. Either way, it will probably be a good time.
Wednesday, August 7
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Braden being physically restrained is killing me.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Victoria! Oh Braden...
ReplyDeleteI also thought Braden being held in place was funny. And I really like his shirt.
ReplyDeleteYep, it may be my favorite thing I've ever bought for them!
DeleteOh I agree about the shirt! That was almost my comment too!
ReplyDeleteI can't seem to keep my kids away from the babe. To be honest there are times I think it would be easier if they didn't show SOOOOO much interest in Emme ...they constantly have to touch and hold her and sometimes finding Charlie sneaking into her bedroom to peek at her can be a bit unnerving!!!
ReplyDeleteI assumed it was because I had boys they showed no interest... But that ruins that theory! Seem where in the middle would be nice... I like that Keaton is safe, but it would be nice if his brothers showed a little interest!
DeleteIs it just me, or does Keaton look slightly concerned for his well-being in some of the pics where Finley is holding him?
ReplyDeleteYou all are too cute, btw. Love the REAL photos.
Love the photos and the shenanigans. Great post, but I must not linger here as I feel a number of orange jokes coming on...
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