Baby Mama

Jim came home late a few weeks ago with a little bundle tucked under his arm- a DSLR of my very own. A customer brought this online-only Sony A200 back to the store, and since they don't normally sell them, they took the $500 price down to $250 just to make sure they weren't stuck with it. It was perfect in the box. I probably wouldn't have gotten this particular one if I could choose whatever I wanted, but it's a great starter SLR, and I'm very grateful.

You know, getting this little baby has been a lot like getting your first "real" little baby...

I desperately wanted one for the longest time and we waited and waited because the time wasn't right and they are so expensive.

I was ecstatic to finally have one of my own.

Once she was mine I immediately had a hard time picturing life without her. What were we thinking waiting so long?

Oh, and she's a she, by the way. I named her after just one click. Eve. More like, Eeeeeve. She instantly dwarfed my (still great in it's own right, and every girl needs a tiny point and shoot for her pocket...) Nikon's skills with her sweet and instant, clean shots. You got it. I've christened my Nikon Wall-E.

That first time I held her, my hands shook a little as I OH SO CAREFULLY put the lens on for the first time and awkwardly cradled her in my hands. The delicateness terrified me a little bit.

Once I got my hands on her though and got through a few first clicks, we got to know each other oh so quickly, and my confidence grew.

I read that manual front to back, overwhelmed and trying to absorb every piece of information and advice.

I'm still terrified to leave the house with her. What if something happens?!

The first time I handed her over to Jim I panicked a little, as if he would break her, and of course he did not. I still like to keep her to myself most of the time, but, I do indulge him occasionally. I even let his brother hold her for a little while over Christmas.

But I'm still not going to let just anybody touch her.