How to ask for help ~ Advice from toddlers

I have never been very good at ask or receiving help. In fact you pretty much have to knock me over and tie me up in order to do something for me. Reasons why I’m like this elude me.

That being said, I’ve spent some time observing the smaller members of the family and how they manage to get us to work willingly and sometimes happily for them.

The following are their completely valid methods:

1. Place problem in firmly front of others who have more knowledge (or longer arms) than you. Await enlightenment.
   
   (That’s usually all you need to do, but if your font of knowledge/pillar of strength/victim does not capitulate, further steps may be required though may leave you looking childish or immature.)
2. If brushed aside, employ insistence/persistence strategy.
3. Don’t be afraid do make yourself heard. Shout, scream or bellow. Silence never did anything but get you ignored.
4. Plead your case. Throwing a couple of tears in never hurt.
5. Throw your problem out to the world and see what happens. You never know, this may fix everything.
6. Some employ a wounded/martyr act with any of the above, especially 4. However, this should be used sparingly.
7. Take over any machines, tools or limbs you feel may be required.
8. Gather your forces. Numbers  serve to overwhelm and intimidate.
9. Don’t forget your long term goal. You don’t want to be ostracized, left alone or have to take a nap. And don’t let offers of candy, new toys or trips to Disneyland sway you. Your problem is important!

In the end, after submission, never forget an acknowledgment is appropriate. A “thank you” is good, as is a smile, giggle, or a “hurray” but the best is something from the heart. Kisses and hugs can be awkward but rewarding.

Of course, who listens to toddlers (especially mine)???


Happy early Turkey Day! Sit down and sincerely thank someone who has helped you. It helps them, too! I’ll be hanging with the herd and trying to convince one of them turkey is just like chicken, another that mashed potatoes are similar to ice cream and another that food is necessary for life. Wish me luck.


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Boo goes the Bride… ~ West Georgia Wedding Photography

I think I may have to quit hanging out with Erin. Every time I do, I end up wet, muddy and washing clothes that I contemplated throwing out…

To my kids shock and horror, I spent Halloween with Vanessa (remember…E.V. Scott Photography) and Erin on Sweet Home Plantation. Who could turn down a Halloween themed wedding?

I had spent most of the morning, as I’m sure the bride, Rachel, did, checking the radar and that rain was supposed to be out of there by 5; by 3 according to the groom, Dash. If rain on your wedding day is supposed to bring luck, then the heaven’s opened up and bestowed this wonderful couple with a life of joy and bliss that few will ever receive. And I applaud them for not letting a little weather cramp their day. Rachel and Dash were troopers.

And, I have to agree with Vanessa, watching them stand in the rain and exchange their vows with smiles on their faces was one of the most romantic things I have ever witnessed. I had a difficult time distinguishing tears from raindrops.

Marriage is fraught with moments of compromise and making the best of bad situations. It does my heart good to see a couple take what could be a tragedy, face it head on with humor and spend the day laughing and enjoying their love for one another.

Thanks for letting me be part of your day…

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Marcela & Ryan Engagement Session Sneak Peek~ Tallapoosa, GA Portrait Photography

Well, there are some definite pluses to all the rain we have been having. I have never personally seen Hightower Falls this full. It was just stunning. And beautiful. And, thankfully, the closer you get to the falls, the less the cold wind rattles your teeth…

Marcela and Ryan braved the cold for our long overdue engagement session (Marcela had won my free engagement session at the bridal show in February).  We seemed to be battling the elements every time we scheduled a session. I’m so thankful a little cold…okay…really cold weather didn’t stop them from making a trek out to the falls with me.

First things first…

Have you ever seen a cuter couple? Ever? And while there are some obvious height differences, their smiles are so similar. Absolutely adorable!

Shortly after this in the old grist mill, we had a friend drop in…I swear I’m going to look and see if we caught him in any other pictures. We had thought the little blue-tailed lizard had disappeared, but he liked Ryan so much! I’m happy he didn’t drop his tail (like they tend to do) in Ryan’s shirt…I’m sure that’s a testament to Ryan’s character.

Unfortunately, they are getting married too far away for me to hope to get to photograph their wedding next July, but they are so ahead of the game in planning. I can’t wait to see their wedding pictures!

Back to editing I go. Hope you guys enjoy your sneak peek, and I’ll keep an eye out for our friend…

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It’s Not Swine Flu, I Tell You ~ West Georgia Photography

This is George.

George is not happy.

Could it be because we have been sick since last Friday and therefore didn’t go to the City-Wide Yard Sale?

Could it because that the crud seems to have coated his lungs overnight?

Could it be because his sister, who still is running a fever, is cranky and hits him periodically to make herself feel better?

Could it be because his mom, who is also sick, won’t run out to get him hash browns?

Could it be because this means we won’t get to go up to TN tomorrow and see Nana and Paw Paw?

Or could it possibly be because his mom is ticking him off because she gets to use the big camera and he never gets to touch it?

It’s a conundrum, I tell you…

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