Welcome to the Essence of Now! The Essence of Now is a photography-based meme, using pictures to tell the story of the everyday moments of our lives.
We decided, at the last minute, to send the boy to one more week of camp. I missed him. A lot. But I was able to get some work done.
And the baby seemed to enjoy her time with me.
She also practiced her baby stunts.
But her brother apparently wanted some quality time too. See how this bed is empty?
That’s because he wasn’t napping in it. Even though, clearly, he needed to be.
By the end of the day, we were all glad to see Dad arrive home.
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Oh no. I hope nap time is not ending in your house for the boy. It’s a sad, sad day when that happens.
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The baby tip toeing is just TOO cute.
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Holy cuteness. Those thighs!!
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My guy fell asleep sitting on the steps yesterday. He wasn’t tired when he headed up them, but apparently got tired on his way up.
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Love the one of her crawling into the drawer!!! Precious! It was a sad, sad day when my first born dropped his nap at just 2 1/2! Boo to that!
I love that second photo…just gorgeous!! Great captures, Natalie

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Glad you were able to get some one on one time with your little.
My oldest stopped his afternoon nap about a year ago…and I’m still having to adjust to it.
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Your little girl is growing up so fast! I remember when you were pregnant with her. Love her chubs. Love all baby chubs

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Oh, sweet baby pictures
My oldest girl could never be found in her crib at naptime at that age. We’d find her all over the room – in a chair, in a pile of books, under the crib
Never in it!
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Such adorable pictures. Love her fat, little thighs… makes me miss the baby phase a bit! Love that last one of him looking out the window.
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Your kids have the best cheeks! I love this link up! It forced me to live in the moment and enjoy right now. Something I normally have trouble doing so thank you!
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Cute meme idea. I love your little baby’s chubby baby legs. Why so cute?
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Love the photos. My daughter doesn’t like to baleen there’s exciting things to do either
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