The light was just right. The composition had taken care of itself. The images were adorable, timeless, and yanked at your heartstrings. Jan and Emily sat next to each other, each being pampered and primped, as they sat in the hair salon together today. Emily had a serious look of concentration on her face from atop her special child seat on the barber chair as she observed the young stylist spritzing, combing, and cutting her orange locks. Jan calmly watched her own progression while proudly sneaking peeks at Emily out of the corner of her eye. I sat between the two girls, grinning enormously, while they both looked miles into the mirrors in front of them. The sun streamed in from the street-side window behind them while quirky Italian lounge jazz filled the old-world hair salon. The moment was absolutely beautiful. And I didn’t have my fucking camera with me!!!
What about your phone camera?
The hair dresser suggested the same thing but I guess I’m a photo snob now, what with my fancy new camera and all. I got upset thinking about the crummy image quality of a camera phone photo and just kept it in my pocket. My memory will be more beautiful.
I didn’t realize I raised such a snob- but I am thankful that your verbal skills are so great. We will bask in your memory and look forward to seeing all of you in two weeks. Oh my.
I love you all.
Mom
Get over it. Life is full of dissapointments both little and large. You mind’s eye will forever hold that sight within your memory . We thank you for sharing.
You didn’t need the camera. You painted it perfectly with your words. What a beautiful moment!