Nature Livin'

The original picture shown here shows a mom with her son out on what appears to be daily errands.  The child seems unhappy and the mom looks a little defeated.  So often I find that we as parents can get caught up in the everyday chores of life and have to bring along our kids into the mix of mundane.  While this is inevitable most of time time, I think it is important for all people, kids and adults alike, to get out and back to nature to recharge.  I placed the mom and child in a collage of outdoor places that hit on all four seasons.  I felt it important to capture ever season because I think that we shy away from the outdoors in harsher weather and sometimes it can be important for children to experience all conditions.  In order for them to explore and learn to cope with rain, snow, etc.  In the second picture the child looks happier and the mom has replaced her shopping bags and purse with a picnic basic and garden fresh food.

Remixed by Erin Miner

Citation: Better Homes and Gardens
Volume 91 Number 4 - April 2013