I realized today that I had yet to take a photo that caught all three of the children in the frame at the same time. So, as much as I try to avoid staged shots (its all about reality, baby), today I asked them all to sit in the same spot and look at me. My expectations were low; Adah had just completed homework and was ready to play, Ranen had just woken up and was Grumpy, and Kaniel was Tired. At least they all wound up looking at me at the same second.

Ever since Adah was a baby, I've always liked shots of her with the sun at her back, illuminating her hair and face. She's a sweet heart and I hope I can continue to try to keep her close. To fight my natural inclination with her is like water fighting up a water fall. We're both so stubborn, it seems too easy to drift into long-standing mutual and constant disagreement. I know she's six, but I want to remind myself to fight for the bond and not let my tendencies get the better of our relationship.