For two weeks we lived liked celebrities. We had a personal chef who prepared many of our meals, a personal organizer who de-cluttered our office, a nanny/housekeeper, and a gardener. For two weeks, we were well taken care of, and life was just that much easier.
Of course, as all celebrities know, a life of luxury is not without demand. If you've ever seen a celebrity in an unflattering pose plastered on the front of a tabloid magazine, you'll know exactly what I'm talking about. The paparazzi. Or in our case, a grandmama with a camera.
Sure she spoiled us to death during her two week stay, but in exchange, we were the unfortunate and often unwilling victims of her photography. Here are a few of her artistic creations. For personal reasons, I have forever deleted the pictures in which I have a "baby bump" or a wedgie and the six or so unlucky poses of Andrew resting between my legs that give the impression that I just gave birth to a 23 lb baby.
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| Because Benjy was snacking in the car. "Isn't he cute?" |
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| Because I had a fistful of "colorful Mexican money" at the gas station. Nevermind that I wasn't wearing makeup. |
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| Because the Skyfari was behind Chris. "I can't help it if y'all keep giving me your backsides." |
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| Because she wanted a picture of the sign and I "got in the way." |
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| Because I "didn't learn that in college." Rescuing a ball trapped in the barbed wire. |
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| Because there were "beautiful Mexican dresses" and "it's not a picture if there's not a person in it." |
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| Because she could. Isn't my hair lovely? |
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| "All I have when I leave are my pictures and my memories." I hope this one of me yawning brings her comfort. |
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| Because we happened to be standing in front of Hotel del Coronado. Jacob: "Is this all you do all the time? Just take pictures?" Me: "Yep. Aren't you glad you've been in camp the whole time? Now straighten up and smile. This is Grandmama's time." |
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| Because the paparazzi turned the camera on herself. |
Mom left on Wednesday morning, and I've spent the past two days trying to figure out how I managed this house and three children on my own before she came. We all miss her terribly, bad photos and all.
dude, it's like the third time i've read this one, and i crack up every time!!!! lisa stone polillo, you are one of a kind. ya know my husband (who would never officially go on record telling you this) was just commenting on your blog in that it is, unlike many others, done in great humor, always telling an interesting little story. he attributes it in part to your having been trained in journalism. he apparently shared that with one of your other fans who said he was not at all surprised. he and i of course think that intelligence and talent play a role as well.
ReplyDeleteAh, thanks Anonymous. That means so much coming from you. I think. Wait, who are you?
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