She is so boring and selfish.
This is the first I’ve sat down all day. It’s my step sons 8th birthday and the full day has been about him. From face timing his mum & gran in the morning so they can see him opening his presents. Face timing his other grand parents, aunts, uncles & cousins later in the afternoon. We’re just back a walk where we stood 6 feet away from my in-laws as they‘re struggling not getting to see any family. I can’t see my living room floor for balloons, there’s toys everywhere and we’re both shattered but kiddo hasn’t stopped smiling all day. From having to cancel his birthday party, he hasn’t seen his mum in a fortnight, we’ve given him the best birthday in our power. Couldn’t care less that the house is a tip, we’ve made memories.
What memories is she making for her child, the first picture he made was ruined by his parents taking over. Kids aren’t a prop, seeing Ronnie’s sad wee face breaks my heart, it’s like he’s given up being excited about anything as it’s over all too quickly or he’s not allowed to get properly involved. And put that bleeping phone down!! I love pictures and my home is full of them, but lots of them are ones that have been taken unawares and they are my favourite, natural, unposed where the moment has been captured.