This Christmas

Not gonna Lie, Christmas as a parent is craziness but seeing the smile on P face makes it oh so worth it. I had a time trying to get everybody something, and get my bills paid which is on me this year, lack of planning and preparation knowing this is Ash birthday/Christmas/Phoenix Birthday all within 30 days. Its also a tough time of the year because Im technically on break from work since there are no picture days while school is on winter break, which means no pay check. So I’m really back on my grind hustling everyday trying to book shoots and print as much as possible to stay afloat. Im blessed to have a partner who understands and pushes me to go out and get it regardless and trusts that I will always provide for my family. This Christmas though Ash and her mom went all out and took care of a lot of the toys and gifts for P, I got him a toddler camera that got caught up in transit in the mail 😔. And I got Ash a new professional Make Up travel kit. Her old one broke on her recently and I wanted her to have something nice to carry all her make up equipment in because I know how important her make up is. Ash being the amazing gift giver she is, bought us flights to Paris in March. Honestly cant compete with her gift giving, If it was a sport her jersey would be hanging in the Hall of Fame. just cant compete with her. My mom went on a cruise with our Aunt for Christmas and it didn’t hit me til Xmas eve this would be the first Xmas not being with her. 35 years old and almost cried for my mom, I can only imagine what those grieving their family members during the holidays are going through. Im so grateful for my family and friends, thats what really matters to me, but it seems like this generation is losing sight of that. Were losing recipes… But I digress, my Christmas was amazing and I am grateful.