I can't believe that Alixe is going to turn three on Saturday. The last three years have gone by so fast in comparision to Maximilien's first years. What a joy Alixe has become as she grew out of her toddler years and now she is a mini school girl. In Petite Section this year she is the youngest in her class though she is one of the tallest. It's hard to notice any physical differences between her and her classmates. It's only when she starts to talk that you realize that she is a year younger than everyone else. Going to school has really changed her personality. Where she used to be sort of rough and tough girl now she is really attention detailed and into giving hugs and kisses to her brother and parents. Where it was always, "No!" as her first response. She now is always saying, "yes, yes, yes! and please and thank you.
I feel like it happened literally a week ago while I was working the Marie Claire tradeshow. I literally didn't see Maximilien and Alixe the entire week then on Monday morning when she woke me up she was so sweet, rubbing my cheek, gently waking me up. Smile on her face and she told me how she missed me and was glad that I was home. Awwww...
We spent Wednesday inside this week. It was cold outside and the kids were really just interested in lounging around playing Headbanz and watching tv. Alixe saw my camera on the table and asked me to take her photo. Who was I to deny her... I've been waiting for this moment to happen. She used to hide from he camera or I'd have to surprise her to get her to actually look at the lens but now she engages the camera and LOVES when I take her photo.
Now both my kids love the camera and I feel motivated to carry my big camera around with me again. Maximilien has always loved the camera and knows how to turn on his big smile when it matters. I love how these two are getting along lately. Thick as thieves... the other day I was tired and wanted to lay down and I ask them to go play house in their bedroom. They were so cute that I didn't actually manage to take a nap because I ended up listening to them play nicely together for nearly an hour. Ever so often they would fall into a fit of hysterical laughter with Alixe shooshing Max because they thought I was sleeping. It was music to my ears.
Ahhh, this is lovely. Congratulations on a job well done and continued success & joy to you!
Posted by: Ninotchka | November 30, 2012 at 02:26
She is such a precious little girl! Happy Birthday to her :-)
Posted by: love2stitch | November 30, 2012 at 03:14
This is wonderful! I noticed a big difference in Rowan, too, once she started at school. Her attitude to me improved a lot--she needs to have lots of others around her, just part of her personality. Sounds like Alixe has become quite a delight. :) Love the photos!
Posted by: twitter.com/lareveuse | November 30, 2012 at 04:15
Hi, to make fotos everytime is also my lovely hobby. I am Tanja,one russian living in germany.
Your kids are so natural on the Photos! Great for to have best memories.
Compliments for models and photographer.
It is very interesting for me: How do you do with useing late the photos? Just save or something more?
~greetings~
Posted by: tanja | November 30, 2012 at 07:50
Such beautiful photos! And she sounds like such a lovely little girl.
Posted by: suzy | November 30, 2012 at 10:29
She's a beautiful girl and so photogenic! I also love her sweater - did you knit it? Cute buttons!
Posted by: brooke | December 01, 2012 at 00:33
Aww, happy birthday to Alixe! I was a little taken aback because I was remembering the posts when you were pregnant with her!
Posted by: Kate | December 10, 2012 at 20:45