I had forgotten how much fun this project really is. I’m finding it so worth the effort — even though my family isn’t yet completely on board. In part, I think they simply enjoy giving me a hard time.
I thought I’d share a few of my favorites from the first two days of this project:
Favorite Photo
I shot this while sitting in the car waiting to pick up Collin from school. I love the school in the background and his expression, which tells you exactly how he feels about this project. (It’s his classic “What the heck?” expression. No words needed.
Favorite Participant in This Process
Why is she my favorite? She is the most cooperative living subject—well aside from the flowers, trees and plants. But the plant-life isn’t as cute or enthusiastic as Maggie.
Favorite Journaling Question:
What was your favorite thing about today?
At bed time at the end of day 1, I asked my kids their favorite thing about today. It wasn’t on my original list of journaling notes to capture…but this is where “going with the flow” enters into this project for me. I love this question because the answers tell me what my family members really value right now. Collin is into basketball. I of course know this now…but it may not always be this way and I just might forget how important it is to him. Kailea loves to spend time with her Dad…which is just so awesome. I know we won’t always be the thing that makes her world turn, so it’s nice to pay attention to this now. That’s why I love this project.
Swish. Nice shot, Collin. 🙂
Other things I’ve learned so far: my camera’s battery life is not what it used to be. Argh! And it’s harder than it looks to take a picture of yourself while driving—even if you put the camera on the dashboard and use your timer. Luckily the camera did not land in my cup of water in the cup holder…but just inches from it on the passenger seat. Whew. No more of that for me.
I’m really looking forward to pulling this project together next week. For now though, the documenting continues.
I know this sounds silly…try pretending to “drive” before you actually drive anywhere- i am pretty sure that is what Ali does LOL 🙂 I for one am a idiot have used my small hand digi while driving down a Cali hwy (where I used to live)…good luck 🙂
I took a picture of myself in the car –at a really long stoplight!
My you have leafy trees…they look great! And I’m glad Maggie is cooperating for you! Tell her she’s gorgeous.
I love the “what the heck” look! I am doing this too, and that pic just says it all! One day he will pull this out to show his wife and make it all worth it.
Great job and nice pictures that you “captured”. The journalling is so important too. It is going to be a wonderful memory booster.
Can you please post some pictures of how you are incorporating Week in the Life into your Project Life Album.
Funny story about the camera on your dashboard! Yes, I think Ali fakes it too… I know I did for a page about my new car (for a yearbook) ;-).