Today, the husband decided that we should take a "staycation." For him that means a trip to Lowe's. That's quality time. For the boy, this was an opportunity to improve his photography skills. Taking pictures on my phone is a recent obsession of his, and I've found that it is an easy way to keep him occupied and quiet. So, before we pulled out of the driveway, I gave it to him. The results were pictures (often blurred) of things- trees, houses, building materials and people - that caught his attention. He continued his photo log when we returned home, photographing his favorite things - the television, a picture of him and his dad, his Mighty Beans Star Wars container - as well as the occasional random object, like his sister's creepy doll.
Its interesting to see the world from the perspective of a 5 year old. Nothing is quite in focus or in frame, but that's what makes it interesting. To him, boxes of flooring are a feat of architectural magnificence. As you grow up, you loose the sense of wonderment that allows you to appreciate the small things in life. Becoming a parent gives you a second chance to appreciate them once more. Which makes me think .... maybe I should give him my camera more often.
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