52 I the ones that got away

And there you have it. A year's worth of out-takes.

Some weeks I've posted photos I haven't really been pleased with. Other weeks I've let some rippers get away, because there were just too many to choose from, or because others seemed more meaningful.

These moments are too beautiful to lose amongst my files.

I've been dreaming of an out-takes post since day one of this series. So glad I finally did it.

Joining in with Jodi for another two weeks. 

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Two and a half versus world

Meet Kid Defiance. 

The worst weekend yet. Why do things seem to escalate when his Daddy is home?

Every little situation is a full-scale drama. He is asserting his will for the sake of opposition, and we are copping the full brunt.

Maybe it is because we are both there.

Even in his happy zone, watering the garden, he looks glum.

I must remind myself that this too, shall pass. Though I must say, it is all making me very anxious about the transitions still to come.

Joining in with Jodi.

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Still an island boy at heart

Stopping to smell the frangipani. 

Before pulling it apart.

At least he cooperated with my request - the first of these portraits I've ever set up.

Joining in with Jodi.

big day out

His first ride on a steam train.

His current obsession.

The wonder in his face, in every shot, just floors me.

I get a real sense of the small boy mesmerised by the sensory deluge of the city bustle.

A win for the city.

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Wonder and awe

The tantruming has hit an all time low.

We barely made it out the door intact to get to our early Sunday morning appointment with a steam train.

But it was worth every second of unpleasantness for this face.

I am in love with this face.

Joining in with Jodi - for another four weeks!

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Cool pottering indoors play for hot days

I'm loving the black and white.

And we're loving our air con! It's a novelty. I've never had it before. But boy am I glad we have it now. 

Whose idea was it to be 39 and six months pregnant with a busy toddler in the Queensland summer?

Joining in with Jodi.

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'Crunchy toast' - who knew over-toasted sourdough was the key to his breakfast heart?

I am resolved this week to get my camera out more.

And I am tempted to find myself another camera (again. still), after reading this.

I feel like for the first time since we've moved to the city, we're starting to get into a groove. 

The next fortnight is mapped out with the things we're doing.

And we've got a nearly fully furnished house - hurrah!

It will, however, be the longest stretch yet with K away. Nine days. Gulp...

I'm taking his advice and teeing up all the shortcuts I can think of. I have been too exhausted of late not to.

Joining in with Jodi.