Done!

Sophie's one year portraits were scheduled today at The Picture People (love that place for easy, cheap, frequent pics!). Now, this trip to the mall always takes a lot out of me. It's the kids and the stroller and the change of outfits and the snacks and the wait time and, well, just getting there. I dread it.

And let me tell you, today the odds were stacked against me. Sophie up three times last night teething, Jack with a dreadful cold, a torrential downpour outside, and a couple of late nights under my belt. I anticipated disaster all round!

Much to my surprise (and armed with a few good tips from my dear sister), it was a relatively pleasant experience! Jack kept busy with movies on the computer and some nuggets, while Sophie didn't cry for the camera and even gave us a few smiles. And I got to use a lovely coupon that arrived this week.

Whew. Glad that's over for another six months!

P.S. And yes, her oxygen is off. Just this once. Just for her birthday portraits.