Over the weekend I took the girls by myself to visit my mom. It was a tad bit spontaneous, since she didn't have a phone for me to call, so I just showed up.
It was a gorgeous day. Sunny with just a bit of wind.
For the first time in forever, I had my DSLR camera with me, instead of just my good friend iPhone. Since I'm not very familiar with the camera (my new goal for this summer!) it was hard at first to get any good pictures in the sun, and very little shade to work with.
In the back corner of mom's yard is a tree with a tree stump next to it. It was the perfect spot to grab a couple of pictures of the girls.
I can't get over how adorable they turned out.
So my new goal for the summer is to learn to use my camera to the best of my abilities. I paid enough for the camera, it's time to keep it out and use it daily, instead of just during holidays.
On an unrelated note, boyfriend had his appointment this morning with Madi's mother and a mediator. They signed a document. She'll be spending every night at our place, but she will be with her mother on Saturdays and Sundays. I feel so much better already just knowing I'll get a bit of time to myself this weekend, and that I'll be able to spend a little more alone time with Chloe again.
I would've been more than willing to keep Madi some weekends, but not every weekend and every weeknight while her father works. Less than three months ago she didn't live with us at all. I'd rather take my major life changes one slow step at a time, if possible.
I think this will be much better for my entire family.
Happy mom = happy life, isn't that what they say?
