A little family diary, in words and images.

I always wanted to keep a diary. Actually, I want to do a lot of things. But for me there is most always something of a gap, ranging from a sliver to a ravine, between the desire and the execution. So, I just turned 40, and I have thought and thought about how I would like to mark this occasion with some sort of gift to my incredible little family.
There is a saying, referring to money, that if you look after the pennies, the pounds will take care of themselves, and I think that growing a family is so much like that. It's the minutae of everyday that really is our story.
I remember that! says Archie in continuous celebration of his 2 year old adventures, and that's how I want to feel about all these beautiful days, that are flying past me so fast now I can hardly catch my breath.
So welcome to my little family diary, in words and pictures, which I have decided to blog just to help facilitate that execution problem I mentioned.
Have a lovely day.

Thursday, February 17, 2011

14FEB11 | Day 1


The last day of my thirties. 30s. Youngishness. Thinking thinking thinking. Why is it I have wanted/tried to do PAD projects and failed? It shouldn't be so bloody hard, and wouldn't be if I stopped trying to control the results. Why did I even pick up a camera in the first place?? To record these people of mine, in all their ordinary glory: their joy, misery, thoughtfulness and hilarity. The way their hair sticks up in the morning. The rollicking white flesh of their baby legs. The discoveries that roll in on each new second. Since my memory won't store these details, it never has, I want a way of remembering them. I want to be able to rub them like pebbles when I am old.
Tomorrow I turn 40, if I am ever going to do it, why not now?
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5 comments:

  1. Robeccer McLeanFebruary 17, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    You have brought tars to my eyes beautiful lady...i am too turning 40 this year and feel like I am in a rush to connect and experience so much of what life has to offer. My kiddies are growing up around me and before long they will leaving home. You have made me think.

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  2. UnknownFebruary 17, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Sars, you are such an amazing inspiration and a beautiful mummy. I can't wait to follow your little journey of words and images.

    xxx

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  3. AngieFebruary 17, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Oops - wrote that from DAve's account -- the above comment was Angie xx

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  4. LBAFebruary 17, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    So beautiful .. makes me feel a bit guilty for turning 40 last year and doing absolutely zip!

    and lol at Angie ... :p

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  5. Turvey familyFebruary 18, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Turning 40 marks the beginning of the best years of your life (i know because I'm already there).
    Real friendships, confidence, incredible love for family and friends...and a pure joy in life...enjoy!

    Happy 40th Sarah!

    Cazz x

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