Mamatography 2012 ~ A 365 Day Photo Project ~ Week 1
January 11th, 2012 | 
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One of my new projects for 2012 is a Mamatography – taking 1 photo every day for the next 365 days.
Well, so far I’ve taken one picture of myself! It’s harder because there is really only one full-length mirror on our house, in an awkward position, and I always forget to ask the hubs to take a photo of me when he is actually able to. I am going to try to work on figuring that one out a bit better, though.
The Bean project, however, has been going great! I am really quite proud of myself for keeping up with this for an entire week (I know – but I suck at that kind of commitment lol!).
And I’ve been pleasantly surprised already by one of the benefits of this project. I feel like I’m getting to know my baby Bean a lot better once again.
I returned to work in August after having an entire year of her with me every day. It was a separation I felt (and still feel) very keenly. She’s done great with it – she goes to her grandparents every day; she adores them and vice versa – pretty much not a sign of separation anxiety in her.
But over the past months, I’ve really been feeling like I’ve lost an essential connection with her. It’s not been so much a huge wrench as more of a dull, toothache kind of pain – an undercurrent that’s always there beneath the surface. Really, it’s been very difficult and I think worse than I’ve even realized.
But taking these pictures…I’ve just felt a lot better over the past week. Adding another aspect of intentional focus on her; making the effort to remember it every day – and I get a piece of her to take away and have to look on again and again…it’s been an amazing consolation to me.
So I owe a huge thanks to Luschka of Diary of a First Child for inspiring this project, and I’m really looking forward to continuing it! And now you get to enjoy the cuteness! 
Pictures from January 2-8 are below – for January 1, see here.
Jan. 2 - Rockin' out in the rocking chair!
Jan. 3 - I don't know if you can see where that enter key is missing? And this is why Bean is no longer allowed to play with Mommy's laptop (even though it does make a cute picture!)
Jan. 4 - "Hi Kitty" is one of my favorite phrases - and there's nothing I like more than giving kitty a big kiss!
Jan. 5 - Are you sure I can't take my drumstick to bed?
Jan. 6 - That giant shoe is very interesting!
Jan. 7 - Going shopping with Daddy
Best part of Gymboree? The BUBBLES, of course!
It’s not too late to join in with the Mamatography 2012! Visit Diary of a First Child to find out how.
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Tags: 365 Day Photo Project, Becoming Crunchy, cosleeping, Crunchy, Diary of a First Child, mamatoghraphy 2012, mamatography
Cuteness indeed! I have said it before and I'll say it again, she is precious! She just looks so happy and bubbly and full of life
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Aww thanks Melissa!
She is a very happy girl for sure (though contrary to popular belief she does have her moments lol!). Truly we are blessed…
Love the "Hi Kitty"! My LO does the same thing. So Cute.
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Kitty kisses, so cute
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Aw… what a lovely introduction. I'm so pleased the project means so much to you. I think it's such a powerful thing to do – it starts as a picture a day and ends as an amazing living journal. I think it's awesome. And what a cutie – definitely worth documenting the moments
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I love the idea of taking pictures as an intentional focus and a way to connect to your child! I have loved taking pictures of my LO, but this idea certainly gives me a new way of thinking about it. Thank you!
Yay! I finally got over here to check out your pics!
I just love the kitty one. My little guy terrorized our cat for quite a while. he's finally learning to be extra nice to him if he wants the "kee" to hang out with him. I was very worried that he'd never come around!
And, yeah, Little Guy is not allowed to touch my computer either. I would love to find an old laptop to load some of his computer game CD-ROMs onto for him. One of these days, I'll stumble across someone selling (or giving?!) one away that we can afford for him. I desperately want him to be able to explore a computer… just not mine!
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