During September and October we are nose-deep in photo shoots for Christmas cards but babies are still being born so we love having a chance to stop the mad-dash to beat the holiday deadline for some sweet newborn time. We call it “getting our baby fix.”
Early in October we were visited by a couple of first-time parents and their precious newborn. Despite their sleep-deprived state, we had a nice chat while Andie and Catherine coaxed the baby into posing for the camera. Here are Dawn’s responses to our questionnaire:
Dawn Theiss, Lawyer
When was the last time your daughter made you laugh?
Pretty much everything Helena does makes me laugh. But it is hysterical to watch her in her “Johnny Jump Up.”
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I realized I have turned into my mother when… I don’t want to leave my daughter’s side for one second!
What surprises me most about parenting is… It is much more time consuming (but also more fun) than I ever imagined. I always thought people were exaggerating!
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Our favorite “family friendly” place in Dallas is… We love to take Helena to the Nasher Sculpture Center.
A favorite tradition I share with my her is… Spending time with my parents and my in-laws.
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If I had an entire day alone with no responsibilities, I would… Do what I did every day on maternity leave – cuddle with my baby! Or, if I had a little longer than a day, travel somewhere in the world I haven’t been yet.
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The hardest thing about being a parent is… So far, going back to work.
Overall, how did you feel your photo session went? Great!
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What was your favorite part?
Watching through the window and getting the foot massage
What do you love most about the images we captured?
Capturing that moment in time is so precious – because it is over way too quickly!
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Any tips to other moms about what to expect from you session?
Getting the baby well fed before the shoot is key. At five days old, we were still struggling with this in general. I think had she been more full she would have been a little more relaxed. But the pictures turned out great anyway!
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