The end of family pictures

I really don’t know how long it will be before we get a family picture of all five of us looking good…or even just looking at the camera.  I admittedly don’t try to get pictures of the three kids together nearly often enough, but man, it is such a whippin’ when I do try.  I know, I know, I should just capture them messing about and know that I’ll love looking back on the pictures, but the photo shoot always goes something like “Okay, guys, smile? Smile!  Ellie, let’s see a real smile.  Come on, cheesy-weesy.  Ellie, stop growling – I just want one good picture – come on, let’s see your sweet smile.  Cheesy-wee- Charlie, stop poking Keanan in the ear!  Okay, let’s see some smiles.  Oh wait, Keanan is falling…and drooling.  Okay, cheese!  CHARLIE. STOP POKING KEANAN.  I know you guys have great smiles – let’s see them.  Ellie, please put your tongue back in your mouth.  CHARLIE!!!…oh forget it.”  It’s exhausting…for all of us.