I am excited to introduce you to a new project called Kids were Here . We are a group of passionate photographers who are setting out to document details of evidence that Kids Were Here. It is a fabulous idea introduced by the very talented and creative Ketti Photography. This project has already made me stop and look at the messes so differently. I don't really see them so much as messes anymore but documentation and living proof that I am surrounded by my children daily. It has helped me see that these messes are really gifts. Gifts of their laughter, their love, and their presence in my home. One day, these messes will no longer be here and I will be so grateful for these images that bring me back to this place. A place where yes; sometimes the days seem hard and long, but where we spent years together, living and loving through life and learning together one day at a time.
"in the the moment is is easy to get frustrated with all the mess and clutter that results from living with children. this set reminds me how quickly it will all pass. one day the toys will be in totes no longer played with. i will miss this. i'm reminded to slow down. to not stress about it. my happiness is not dependent upon everything put back into place and a neat and tidy home.
one day we will have a wonderful reminder. evidence left behind written upon our hearts and minds of our children. photographs that will bring us back to this very day, when our kids were here." -jude wood
**you can see the images and blogs of all of the ladies participating in this project by going to the Kids Were Here blog.
